Marine 1852

"Marine," a black and white lithograph by Anton Melbye (1818-1875), depicts a sailing ship on a choppy sea. The ship is sailing away from the viewer towards a lighter horizon, with sails billowing in the wind. Smaller vessels are depicted in the distance, and birds fly overhead, creating a sense of movement and scale within the composition. Melbye was a Danish artist known for his depictions of ships, often showcasing the beauty and drama of the sea. This print, dating to 1852, is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, and embodies the Romantic era's fascination with nature.