Vinteren er kommet. Landskab med skøjteløbere 1919 - 1921

Fritz Syberg painted “Vinteren er kommet. Landskab med skøjteløbere,” or “Winter has arrived. Landscape with skaters,” with oil on canvas. Syberg, emerging from a time of significant social change, depicts a seemingly simple winter scene, yet it subtly reflects Denmark's shifting cultural landscape. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a rise in national romanticism where artists turned to the local and familiar for inspiration. In this painting Syberg captures a moment of leisure, with figures skating and observing, embodying a sense of community and connection to the land. Syberg’s choice to portray an everyday scene challenges the traditional art themes of the time. He moves away from the grand narratives of history painting, focusing instead on the quiet joys of ordinary life. The landscape, with its muted tones and open skies, evokes a sense of Nordic melancholy, while still capturing the exhilaration of winter play. The painting serves as a gentle reminder of the beauty found in simplicity, reflecting the values and experiences of a changing society.