Artwork
Portræt af en fisker fra Hornbæk
Portræt af en fisker fra Hornbæk is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Peder Severin Krøyer. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Peder Severin Krøyer’s 1875 oil painting presents a solitary fisherman from the coastal town of Hornbæk. The work is part of the collection at Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among the museum’s 19th‑century Danish paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is a middle‑aged man with a full beard and moustache, dressed in a wide‑brimmed hat and a turtleneck sweater. He looks straight ahead with a calm, unembellished expression, offering a straightforward glimpse into the everyday life of a North Sea fisherman.
Technique & Style
Krøyer employs a restrained palette and strong chiaroscuro, allowing light to fall across the fisherman’s face and shoulders while the background recedes into dark, loosely brushed tones. This handling of light and shadow creates a three‑dimensional presence reminiscent of Dutch Baroque portraiture.
History & Provenance
Executed early in Krøyer’s career, the portrait entered the national collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it has remained since its acquisition. No record of prior private ownership is documented, indicating it may have been purchased directly from the artist or his estate.
Context
The painting reflects a broader 19th‑century interest in depicting local laborers and maritime communities, aligning with contemporary Danish realist tendencies. By focusing on a single fisherman, Krøyer contributes to the visual record of Denmark’s coastal culture during a period of rapid social change.
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