Artwork

View of the Bay near the Copenhagen Limekiln Looking North. A Quiet Summer Afternoon

View of the Bay near the Copenhagen Limekiln Looking North. A Quiet Summer Afternoon is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1837 by the artist known as 1117_person, this image presents a quiet summer afternoon along a bay near the Copenhagen limekiln.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1837 by the artist known as 1117_person, this image presents a quiet summer afternoon along a bay near the Copenhagen limekiln. The composition is framed by a foreground of water, trees and grass, while a soft pinkish sky stretches overhead, lending the scene a calm, reflective quality.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a tranquil coastal landscape oriented toward the north, with the bay opening toward distant structures and a low mountain range. The inclusion of the limekiln and nearby buildings hints at the interplay between natural scenery and modest industrial activity, suggesting a harmonious coexistence of work and leisure.

Technique & Style

Executed in a manner characteristic of early nineteenth‑century Romantic landscape imagery, the piece balances detailed foreground elements with a more atmospheric treatment of sky and distant forms. The gentle coloration and softened edges convey a sense of serenity, while the careful rendering of foliage and water surface demonstrates a measured observational approach.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the image has been part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains accessible to the public. Its presence in this institution reflects the museum’s broader interest in visual records of regional environments and the cultural landscape of Denmark during the 1800s.