Who painted Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst?

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst was painted by Carl Rasmussen in 1872.

Where can I see Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst?

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst?

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst?

Museum-quality prints of Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst

Carl Rasmussen , 1872

Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Carl Rasmussen. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Carl Rasmussen’s 1872 oil painting *Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst* captures a quiet midnight scene on a Greenlandic shoreline. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection and exemplifies the artist’s long‑standing interest in maritime and Arctic subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a darkened seascape illuminated by subtle blues and yellow tones. A small boat carries a group of figures across the water, while massive icebergs dominate the background, suggesting both the isolation and the stark beauty of the Arctic coast.

Technique & Style

Rasmussen employs a restrained palette and careful modulation of light and shadow to convey depth. The rendering of ice in layered blues and whites creates a tactile sense of mass, and the chiaroscuro around the boat draws attention to the human presence within the expansive landscape.

History & Provenance

Born in 1841, the Danish painter was known for his marine scenes and several voyages to Greenland that informed his work. *Midnatsstemning ved den grønlandske kyst* entered the national collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.