Mariager Fjord 1880

canvas

vast and haze

water colours

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

nature

canvas

underpainting

nature heavy

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Mariager Fjord" (1880) by Danish artist Godfred Christensen (1845-1928) showcases a serene landscape. The painting captures the tranquility of the fjord, with its calm waters reflecting the soft light of the sky. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the distant hills, the lush vegetation, and the subtle play of light on the water. The painting is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and its realistic portrayal of the natural world exemplifies Christensen's mastery of landscape painting.