Vue de la ville Frederikshald 1788 - 1792

"Vue de la ville de Frederichshald" (View of the City of Frederikshald) is a 1788-1792 print by Danish artist Georg Haas. The print, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the city of Frederikshald, Norway, viewed from the water. The harbor is populated with several sailing ships, one of which is spewing smoke, suggesting action or perhaps even a battle taking place. The print is dedicated to the "Queen of Denmark," and is likely a celebration of the city's importance to the Danish monarchy. The print is an excellent example of late 18th-century Danish art, with its detailed representation of the city and its ships, making it a valuable historical record of the time.