Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
Repairing the sail by Frederik Rohde
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Repairing the sail 1835 - 1886

Frederik Rohde

PaperPencilWatercolour
 32 ⨯ 40 ⨯ 4 cm
ConditionVery good
Price on request

Van der Aalst Fine Art

  • About the artwork
    A very nice example by the artist Frederik Rohde of a scenery where there are workers, repairing a sail.
    Watercolor and pencil on paper, ca. 1835 – 1886
    Artist's initials 'FR', bottom left
    32 cm x 40.5 cm incl. frame, 15 cm x 23.5 cm excl. frame
    From a private collection
  • About the artist

    Frederik Rohde (1816–1886) was a prominent Danish landscape painter associated with the Danish Golden Age, a period marked by a deep appreciation for nature, national identity, and atmospheric realism. He is best known for his finely detailed landscapes, particularly his evocative winter scenes.

    Rohde’s work is distinguished by its meticulous observation of the natural environment and a refined sensitivity to light, weather, and seasonal change. His winter landscapes, in particular, capture the quiet stillness of snow-covered terrain, often conveying a sense of immediacy—as if a fleeting moment has been carefully preserved on canvas. Through subtle tonal variations and precise brushwork, he was able to render textures such as ice, frost, and bare branches with remarkable clarity.

    Rooted in the traditions of the Danish Golden Age, Rohde’s paintings reflect both a scientific attentiveness to nature and a poetic interpretation of the landscape. His work contributed to a broader cultural movement that sought to define a distinctly Danish visual identity, grounded in the beauty and character of the local environment.

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Artwork details

Category
Works on Paper19th Century Works on Paper
Subject
LaborersFishermenWorking classAt workFishing
Style
19th Century Art
Material & Technique
PaperPencilWatercolour
Colour
WhiteBrownBeige