Artwork
Boys Bathing at Skagen. Summer Evening
Boys Bathing at Skagen. Summer Evening is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. “Boys Bathing at Skagen.
About this work
Overview
“Boys Bathing at Skagen. Summer Evening” is a 1899 oil painting by the Danish artist known as 1113_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other late‑19th‑century Nordic pieces.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas depicts two young boys at the water’s edge during twilight. One child stands in the shallow sea, arms outstretched and smiling, while the other sits on the shore, turned away from the viewer. The scene captures a quiet, everyday moment of leisure on the Danish coast, emphasizing the simple pleasures of childhood in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a loose, impressionistic brushwork that merges light and shadow without sharp outlines. A cool palette of blues and grays dominates, punctuated by a warm glow from the low sun on the horizon. The rendering of water and sky is soft, conveying the calm atmosphere of a summer evening.
History & Provenance
Created in 1899, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its completion, though precise acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources. It remains in the museum’s permanent collection, representing a period when Danish painters frequently explored coastal life and the effects of natural light.
Artist & collection
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