Who painted View of Frederikshald?

View of Frederikshald was painted by Unknown in 1748.

Where can I see View of Frederikshald?

View of Frederikshald is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is View of Frederikshald?

View of Frederikshald is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

View of Frederikshald

Unknown , 1748

View of Frederikshald is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

View of Frederikshald, executed in 1748 by the artist known only as 1747_person, presents a monochrome depiction of a modest harbor settlement. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and measures the everyday atmosphere of the town through a restrained palette and careful composition.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a riverside quay framed by low buildings and distant hills. In the foreground, three figures attend to firewood while a fourth individual consults papers at a table, and a person lies on the ground, gazing upward. A single sailboat rests in the water, suggesting a pause in commercial activity and emphasizing the quiet rhythm of daily life.

Technique & Style

Rendered in black and white, the artist employs strong chiaroscuro to model forms, creating a pronounced contrast between illuminated surfaces and shadowed areas. This interplay of light and dark lends the composition depth and a subtle, smoky ambience that underscores the ordinary tasks of the figures.

History & Provenance

Created in 1748, the work entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s original studio, with no recorded changes of ownership before its acquisition by the museum.