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Johan Christian Dahl

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Painting of stormy mountain ridges with mist, a sunset horizon, lakes in the valley, and sheep and goats in the foreground.

View from Lyshornet

1836

Dusky river scene with two masted boats moored near trees, figures on the shore, and clouds lit by sunset.

The Elbe at Sunset

1821

Brown and grey wash sketch of two sailing boats on calm water, one with a large triangular sail and a small rowboat in front.

Two Sailing-Boats at the Elbe

1827

Oil sketch of a river at dusk with grey clouds, warm light on the horizon, dark trees and a building on the bank.

The Elb in the Evening

1822

Night landscape of a moonlit river with boats, dark clouds, a riverside town, and a lone figure on the bank.

The Elbe in Moonlight

1846

Dusk view of a ruined stone church on a hill overlooking a fjord with sailboats and dramatic clouds.

The ruined Church at Avaldsnes at Karmøy

1820

Landscape painting of a shepherd and flock above a curving bay, with a smoking volcano and town on the shore.

View from Pimonte

1820

Painting of a gnarled tree in the foreground with a village of red-roofed houses and a dirt road under a cloudy sky.

The Big Inn at Fredensborg

1817

Moonlit night view of a river city with a domed church, stone bridge, sailing boats, and horse riders in the shallows.

Dresden bei Mondschein.

1838

Painting of a sunlit strait with sailing ships, red-roofed buildings on the left, and figures on the shore.

View over Øresund near the Lime Works

1818

Small oil sketch of a river at dusk with a sailboat, distant trees and a village skyline under a pale sky.

View of the Elbe

1833

Small oil sketch of a river view with a standing man, dog and boat, and buildings and trees beyond under a pale sky.

View over the Elbe

1830

Oil painting of a snow-capped twin-peaked mountain above an alpine valley, with a seated herder and goats on rocks in the for

Der Watzmann

1825

Oil sketch of a woman and child seated among driftwood logs on a sandy riverbank beside calm water, 1823.

Woman and Child on a River Bank

1823

Winter fjord with snowy mountains, a tall standing stone in the foreground, and birds on the snow at dusk.

Winter at the Sognefjord

1827

Painted seashore with rocks, a stone building, a small boat, and a smoking volcano under a grey sky.

Beach near Posillipo

1821

Painting of a village with red-roofed buildings and a church spire beside a river, framed by large trees on the right.

View of Plauen at the River Weisseritz

1822

Painting of rushing river rapids, log buildings with smoking chimneys, pine forest and storm clouds, with a fisherman at left

View of Hønefossen

1847

Oil sketch of a calm Bergen inlet with rocky shores, sailboats, and fortifications on a hill under a cloudy sky.

Fredriksberg Fortifications on Nordnes in Bergen

1834

Painting of a snow-capped mountain peak above green hills, with a seated figure and goats on rocks in the foreground.

The Watzmann

1825

Dark storm clouds release rain over a flat landscape, with a glowing orange sunset band along the dark horizon.

Storm Clouds with Rain

1833

Oil study of dark storm clouds over a row of poplar trees and a flat field, with light breaking at the horizon.

Cloud Study over the Elbe with Poplars

1832

Oil sketch of a mountain valley with a lake, snowy peaks, and a log storehouse on a grassy hill.

View of Hjelle in Valdres

1850

Painting of a glacier tongue flowing between steep cliffs, with a green river, huts, and goats in the foreground.

View of Nigardsbreen in Jostedalen

1847

Oil sketch of thunderclouds over a dark treeline and flat horizon, with lit cloud edges against a violet sky.

Thunderclouds

1831

Oil study of an elderly man in a dark blue cloak and cap, holding a brass-fitted tube, standing on rocky ground.

The Polish General Karol Kniaziewicz

1825

Moonlit river scene with a full moon behind clouds, reflected on water, and two sailing boats with masts at dusk.

Elblandschaft bei Dresden im Mondschein

1823

Painting of a ruined castle tower on a wooded hill above a pond, with a church, a house, and two women on a path.

The Castle Ruin at Tharandt

1819

Painting of a moonlit red-brick castle with spires beyond a lake, framed by tall trees and a path with walking figures.

Frederiksborg Castle by Moonlight

1817

Painting of a lone figure on a dark mountain peak beneath a moonlit, cloud-filled night sky with distant hills.

Wanderer on a Mountain Top (Landscape in Moonlight)

1823

Moonlit fjord with a moored sailing ship, fishing nets, and two figures on a rocky bank under a cloudy sky.

View from Vaekero near Christiania

1827

Moonlit harbor with a sailing ship, rowboats, a windmill and church spire silhouetted against a glowing dusk sky.

Swinoujscie in the moonlight

1840

Painting of a shipwreck on rocky cliffs with waves crashing, a sailing ship and rowboat in a stormy sea.

Shipwreck on the Coast of Capri

1824

Painting of a Norwegian hillside farm with log cabins, a birch tree, boulders, goats and a woman with a basket under a sunset

Farm at Ytre Kroken, Sogn

1838

Painting of a sunlit forest clearing with gnarled oaks and grazing deer under a cloudy sky.

Dyrehaven near Copenhagen

1853

Painting of stormy waves breaking on a rocky Swedish coast, with a sailing boat and cliffs under large clouds.

View at Kullen in Sweden

1818

Dusk landscape with a long arched stone bridge over a river, sailing boats at left, and a glowing orange cloudy sky.

The Augustusbrücke under Repair

1845

Painting of a forest fire with burnt trees, grey smoke, glowing orange flames and rocks beside a stream.

Forest Fire

1846

Night landscape with a bright moon behind clouds, glowing orange horizon, and dark silhouetted trees and roofs below.

Clouds in moonlight

1849

Night view of a city skyline with church towers under a moonlit sky, a river reflecting light, and a sailing boat.

Nächtliche Ansicht von Dresden

1841

Evening river scene with orange sunset reflections, dark far shore trees, a small boat, and three figures in the foreground.

The Elbe in evening light

Dark landscape painting of tall poplar trees under a stormy sky, with a flat field and reflective water in the foreground.

View over the Elbe and the „Der Bär“ Bastion

Painting of crumbling stone towers on a hillside, a mule train on a dirt path, and a smoking volcano over a bay.

A ruin in the neighborhood of Castel Mare

1828

Dark cave interior with rough rock walls, opening on the left to a distant view of buildings and green vegetation.

Grotte at Naples - nature study

1821

Painting of a smoking volcano above a bay and green plain, seen through a window frame, under a hazy golden sky.

View from a Window at Quisisana

1820

Painting of a birch tree trunk with peeling white bark beside a leafy plant with small white flowers on a dark background.

Study of the lower Trunk of a Birch Tree

1819

Landscape painting of a river bend, a distant town with church spires, red-roofed houses, and riders on a road under a cloudy

Bergen Seen from Møllendal

1809

Painted portrait of an elderly man with white hair, grey coat and red collar against a brown background.

Portrait of Bertel Thorvaldsen

1841

Painting of a volcano erupting with lava and smoke, figures on rocks, and a bay with a town under a sunset sky.

An Eruption of Vesuvius

1821

Painting of a reindeer with large antlers standing on a rocky hillside beneath a cloudy sky with mountains behind.

Study of a Reindeer

1850

Painting of a mountain valley with a stag, waterfall, winding river and storm clouds over snowy peaks.

View over the Måbødal

1854

Painting of a glacier tongue between steep mountains, with grazing sheep and goats and turf-roofed farm buildings in the fore

View of Nigardsbreen in Jostedalen

1844

Night seascape of Vesuvius erupting with glowing lava, beached sailing boats in the foreground and a moonlit sky.

Vesuvius in eruption. Moonlight, also known as Boats on the Beach near Naples

1821

Winter landscape with two bare oaks, moss-covered boulders, snow, crows, and a misty plain under a pale sky.

Megalith Grave near Vordingborg in Winter

1824

Moonlit night view of a domed city skyline over a river, with two figures on the bank and a sailing boat.

Dresden by Moonlight

1843

Painting of a naval battle with a three-masted ship firing amid gunsmoke, Danish flags on smaller vessels, and hills behind.

The Naval Battle at Alvøen

1808

Painting of a rocky gorge with a rushing stream, a dirt path with small figures, and a tall pine tree under cloudy sky.

Schlucht in der Sächsischen Schweiz

1820

Oil sketch of a river landscape with poplars, farmhouses with red roofs, rowboats, and a dramatic cloudy sky.

Landschaftsblick mit hohem Wolkenhimmel

1828

Sunset over a calm fjord with sailing ships, rowboats, rocky shore and figures beneath trees.

Fjord at Holmestrand

1843

Painting of ships moored at a Copenhagen canal at dusk beside a large brick brewery building and a windmill.

Frederiksholms Canal in Copenhagen with Christian IV's Brewery

1817

Etching of a farmhouse with smoking chimney beside tall evergreen trees and a grassy meadow with a pond.

Farmhouse in an Evergreen Forest

1828

Drawing of a reclining male nude with curly hair, arms extended and legs twisted, rendered in graphite and white highlights.

Drawing of a man

1811

Graphite drawing of the back of a nude classical male statue, Hercules Farnese, on a grey paper, dated 1813.

Norwegian Bokmål: Hercules Farnese, sett bakfra

1813

Drawing of the Farnese Hercules statue seen from the front, a muscular bearded nude leaning on a club, in grey chalk.

Norwegian Bokmål: Hercules Farnese, sett forfra

1813