Anton Melbye
1816–1875 · Danish · 12 artworks
RomanticismDetailed ship renderingDramatic lightingAtmospheric perspectiveWave depictionSublime composition
artist bio
Anton Melbye was a Danish marine painter known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of ships and seascapes. He captured the power and beauty of the ocean, often emphasizing the sublime aspects of nature in the Romantic tradition.
what you'll learn
Studying Melbye's work allows students to understand the principles of Romanticism, particularly its focus on the sublime and the power of nature. Students can also learn about maritime painting techniques and how to depict light and atmosphere in marine environments.
related: Caspar David Friedrich, Ivan Aivazovsky
12 artworks
Ships at sea
1867
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Laguna di Venezia
1878
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Lighthouse at Stora Bält
1846
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Coastal scene with larger rocks
1862
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The Battle of Grand Port
1859
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Sea at Night
1865
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The sailing ship ‚Johanna‘ and other vessels in Sundet off Kronborg Castle
1849
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The Eddystone Lighthouse
1846
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Marine Solitude
1852
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Seascape with sailing ship in rough sea
1844
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Seascape
1843
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View of the Adriatic
1864
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