Artwork
Lissabons rhed
Lissabons rhed is an oil painting by Carl Dahl. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Lissabons rhed is an oil painting created by Carl Dahl in 1843, currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling harbor with multiple ships, a prominent vessel with white sails and a red flag bearing a white cross at its center, set against a cityscape along the horizon.
Technique & Style
Dahl's use of color and light achieves a sense of depth and atmosphere, guiding the viewer's eye to the central ship, while visible brushstrokes add texture to the work.
Artist & collection
Christian VIII Aboard his Steamship "Ægir" Watching the Manoeuvres of a Squadron near Copenhagen
Christian VIII Aboard his Steamship "Ægir" Watching the Manoeuvres of a Squadron near Copenhagen
New York Harbor
Linieskibet "Valdemar" krydser Sundet ind for en frisk bramsejlskuling
The United States Frigate "President" Engaging the British Squadron, 1815
A Frigate and some other Ships Cruising
A Frigate and some other Ships Cruising
The 84-Gun Danish Warship "Dronning Marie" in the Sound
Slaget på Rheden den 2. april 1801
The 84-Gun Danish Warship "Dronning Marie" in the Sound
A Danish Corvette Laying t in order to Confer with a Danish Brig: The Scene Being Set in West Indian Waters
Lissabons rhed