A Norwegian Seaport 1892

hansgude

National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst), Copenhagen, Denmark

muddy colours

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

charcoal

murky

watercolor

sea

"A Norwegian Seaport" (1892) by Hans Gude (1825-1903) depicts a dramatic scene of a small boat navigating turbulent waters near a rocky Norwegian coast. The painting showcases Gude's mastery of depicting the power and beauty of nature, evident in the swirling waves, stormy sky, and rugged coastline. The work, now housed in the National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) in Copenhagen, exemplifies Gude's signature style of romantic realism, capturing the raw beauty of the Norwegian landscape and the inherent danger of the sea.