Artwork
The Coast at Frederiksund. Sketch
The Coast at Frederiksund. Sketch is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown artist. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The Coast at Frederiksund.
About this work
Overview
The Coast at Frederiksund. Sketch is a painting created by William Ronald in 1849, depicting a serene coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows a small sailboat anchored in shallow waters, with a distant mountain range and open sky, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Ronald used a range of grays and browns to capture the soft tones of the landscape, creating depth and texture in the scene.
History & Provenance
William Ronald, a Canadian painter and founder of the abstract art group Painters Eleven, created this work early in his career, before his later abstract expressionist style.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Ronald Smith (August 13, 1926 – February 9, 1998), known professionally as William Ronald, was a Canadian painter, best known as the founder of the influential Canadian abstract art group Painters Eleven in 1953…
