Strandparti ved Hellebæk. Måneskin 1881

"Strandparti ved Hellebæk. Måneskin" is an 1881 etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch, showcasing a serene coastal scene bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. The artwork depicts a small village nestled along the shore with a single sailboat gliding across the water, creating a sense of tranquility and solitude. Bloch, renowned for his historical and religious paintings, turned his artistic eye towards the beauty of nature in this piece, capturing the peaceful atmosphere of a moonlit Danish seaside. This etching, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Bloch's mastery of light and shadow, rendering a striking visual experience that evokes a sense of calm and introspection.