Oceanus på sin trone i havet by Nicolai Abildgaard

Oceanus på sin trone i havet 1743 - 1809

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

coffee painting

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This 1743-1809 drawing by Nicolai Abildgaard, titled "Oceanus på sin trone i havet," depicts the Greek god Oceanus sitting on a throne in the sea. Oceanus, the personification of the primordial ocean, holds a trident, a symbol of his power over the waters. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Abildgaard's Neoclassical style, drawing inspiration from classical mythology and emphasizing clarity of form. This drawing is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the majesty of the ancient gods and the beauty of the natural world.