Artwork
Eftermiddag på havet
Eftermiddag på havet is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Andreas Riis Carstensen. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Andreas Riis Carstensen’s 1892 work *Eftermiddag på havet* is an oil‑based composition executed on cardboard. Classified as a painting, it belongs to the Impressionist strand of his oeuvre, which frequently explored nautical themes. The piece is part of the permanent collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a broad expanse of sea under a heavy, overcast sky. Choppy waves break with white crests, while a low, indistinct horizon hints at an approaching storm. The turbulent atmosphere conveys a sense of restless energy, reflecting the unpredictable character of the North Sea.
Technique & Style
Carstensen employs loose brushwork and a muted palette typical of Impressionist practice, emphasizing the play of light on water and cloud. The use of cardboard as a support allows a textured surface that enhances the visual impression of frothy surf and thick, grey clouds.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892, the work entered the national collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to representing Danish maritime art and the broader European Impressionist movement of the late nineteenth century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andreas Christian Riis Carstensen (9 November 1844 – 5 May 1906) was a Danish painter who specialized in maritime scenes, notably of Greenland.
