Fregat i en storm med rebede undersejl 1827 - 1865

"Fregat i en storm med rebede undersejl" (Frigate in a Storm with Furled Sails), painted by Carl Dahl (1812-1865), depicts a dramatic seascape with a frigate sailing through a tumultuous sea. The ship's sails are furled, suggesting a storm, and the setting sun creates a fiery glow in the sky, adding to the sense of drama. This work, now in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Dahl's mastery of maritime subjects, a popular genre in 19th-century Danish art. The painting, measuring 90 cm by 115 cm, captures the raw power of the sea and the resilience of a ship battling the elements.