Artwork

Hjemvendende fiskere modtages på Hornbæk Strand

Hjemvendende fiskere modtages på Hornbæk Strand, by Carl Neumann, oil, 1869
Hjemvendende fiskere modtages på Hornbæk Strand, by Carl Neumann, oil, 1869

Hjemvendende fiskere modtages på Hornbæk Strand is an oil painting by the Realist artist Carl Neumann. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Hjemvendende fiskere modtages på Hornbæk Strand is an oil painting by Carl Neumann, created in 1869. It is a genre scene depicting everyday life, and is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of people on a beach, welcoming returning fishermen. Boats and fishing nets are visible in the background, indicating the fishermen's occupation. The scene captures a moment of interaction between the fishermen and the people on the shore.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed depictions of the figures and their surroundings. The artist employed a range of colors to convey the mood and atmosphere of the scene, utilizing techniques characteristic of realistic painting.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carl Neumann

Artist

Carl Neumann

Carl Neumann (1833–1891) was an artist, born in Copenhagen.