Who painted The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm?

The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm was painted by Emanuel Larsen in 1857.

Where can I see The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm?

The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm?

The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm is associated with Realism.

Artwork

The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm

Emanuel Larsen , 1857

The Fregate "Niels Juel" near the Main Guard on Nyholm is an oil painting by the Realist artist Emanuel Larsen. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Fregate 'Niels Juel' near the Main Guard on Nyholm is a 1857 oil painting by Danish artist Emanuel Larsen, depicting a serene naval scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the frigate Niels Juel moored near a guard post on Nyholm, a Copenhagen naval base, capturing a tranquil moment with the ship's sails and masts rendered in detail.

Technique & Style

Larsen employed soft colors and nuanced light to convey a sense of stillness, with the light casting a warm glow on the ships and their sails.

History & Provenance

Painted by Larsen, who was trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, this work is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, created just before the artist's death in 1859.

Artist & collection

Artist

Emanuel Larsen

Carl Frederik Emanuel Larsen usually known as Emanuel Larsen (15 September 1823, Copenhagen – 24 September 1859, Copenhagen) was a Danish painter who specialized in marine painting.