En glad sømand 1820 - 1902

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"En glad sømand" (A Happy Sailor) is a painting by Danish artist Adolph Kittendorff (1820-1902), currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The work depicts a smiling, rough-hewn sailor, dressed in worn clothing, holding a pipe and seated beside a table with a mug and a glass. The painting captures the everyday life of a common man in the 19th century, highlighting the artist's interest in portraying realistic subjects with a touch of humor.