Børn ved stranden 1868 - 1928

"Børn ved stranden" (Children by the Beach) is a watercolor painting created by Danish artist Peter Hansen between 1868 and 1928. The work depicts two children on a beach, one standing in the shallow water and the other on the sand. Hansen captures the delicate beauty of a summer day with his subtle use of color and light. The painting is currently part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. It showcases Hansen's skill in capturing candid moments and the simplicity of childhood. This small-scale watercolor evokes a sense of peace and nostalgia, highlighting the artist's fascination with everyday life and the natural world.