Who painted Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr?

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr was painted by Unknown in 1848.

Where can I see Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr?

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr?

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr

Unknown , 1848

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Mænd af Skagen en sommeraften i godt vejr is an 1848 image attributed to the artist recorded as 1166_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It captures a seaside scene at dusk, rendered in a warm, soft light that emphasizes the tranquil atmosphere of the moment.

Subject & Meaning

The picture depicts a group of men on a grassy dune near the sea, some standing, others seated or crouching, all dressed in period hats and coats. A few ducks wander along the water’s edge, while modest tents or huts appear in the background, suggesting a modest coastal community at leisure.

Technique & Style

Rendered as a photographic image, the composition relies on natural lighting to create a gentle blue sky dotted with clouds. The warm glow of the setting sun bathes the figures and landscape, producing a subtle luminosity that highlights textures of sand, grass, and clothing without overt dramatization.

History & Provenance

Created in 1848, the image has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings on 19th‑century visual culture. No further changes in ownership are recorded, and the work has been preserved in its original format.

Context

The scene reflects the everyday life of a coastal settlement during the mid‑19th century, a period when Romantic interest in nature and rural simplicity was prevalent. The relaxed pose of the figures and the unspoiled dune landscape align with contemporary aesthetic preferences for serene, natural settings.