Who painted Kystparti ved Korsør?

Kystparti ved Korsør was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Kystparti ved Korsør?

Kystparti ved Korsør is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Kystparti ved Korsør

Kystparti ved Korsør is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Kystparti ved Korsør, attributed to the anonymous artist catalogued as 611_person, dates from around 1850. The work is an oil painting depicting a quiet coastal scene and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Its dimensions and medium are recorded as a standard canvas image, presenting a view of a beach near the town of Korsør on the Danish shoreline.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a tranquil beach where several aged wooden boats lie, one capsized, while figures on the shore observe the calm water. In the distance, modest buildings and a grassy stretch frame the scene, suggesting a modest fishing community. The quiet atmosphere invites contemplation of everyday life and the relationship between people and the sea.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a muted palette of grays, blues, and earth tones, applying soft, blended brushstrokes that dissolve hard edges. This approach creates a sense of atmospheric haze and gentle light, characteristic of mid‑nineteenth‑century Danish landscape painting. The handling of water and sky emphasizes calmness, while the rendering of the boats and figures remains modestly detailed.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1850, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through an acquisition whose exact circumstances remain undocumented. The work has been listed under the identifier 611_person, reflecting the museum’s practice of cataloguing anonymous or unattributed pieces. No further sales or exhibition records are currently known.

Context

The image reflects a period when Danish coastal communities were frequently depicted by artists interested in rural life and maritime labor. The serene mood aligns with a broader Romantic‑realist tendency to idealise everyday scenes while preserving realistic detail. Such works contributed to a visual record of 19th‑century Danish shorelines before industrial transformation.