Larvik by Moonlight 1839

"Larvik by Moonlight" is a romantic landscape painting by Johan Christian Dahl, created in 1839. The painting depicts the Norwegian town of Larvik at night, bathed in the soft glow of the moon. The artist, a key figure in the development of Norwegian landscape painting, captures the serenity and beauty of the scene. The dark silhouette of the church steeple and the distant ships create a sense of mystery and contemplation. The painting is a testament to Dahl's mastery of light and shadow and is a classic example of the Norwegian Romantic landscape tradition.