Artwork
Summer Evening at Hammar's Repair Yard
Summer Evening at Hammar's Repair Yard is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Summer Evening at Hammar's Repair Yard is a 1893 oil painting by Albert Edelfelt, a prominent Finnish artist. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene summer evening scene at a shipyard, with figures gathered on a wooden dock beside a body of water. The atmosphere is contemplative, with the individuals lost in thought.
Technique & Style
Rendered in muted earth tones, the work showcases Edelfelt's naturalistic and Realist approach, while its emphasis on capturing a fleeting moment aligns with Impressionist principles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
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Summer Evening at Hammar's Repair Yard