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Summer evening at Hammars repair yard, 1885, by Albert Edel
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Summer evening at Hammars repair yard, 1885, by Albert Edel
Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905). Finnish painter. Summer evening at Hammars repair yard, 1885. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1885 Barefoot Barefooted Childhood Copenhagen Daily Denmark Finland Gustav Hold Infancy Infant Navigate Navigation Nordic Pier Pipe Quay Albert Aristides Edelfelt Hammar
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Summer Evening at Hammars Repair Yard," painted by the Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt in 1885, captures the serene and idyllic atmosphere of a summer evening in Denmark. The scene is set at Hammar's repair yard, where boats of various sizes are moored along the quay, awaiting repairs or preparation for the next voyage. The painting is filled with the warmth and charm of the season, as the sun begins to set over the lake, casting a golden glow over the landscape. Men in hats and barefoot boys can be seen working together, navigating the boats with a sense of camaraderie and purpose. In the foreground, a mother holds her infant child, her expression one of contentment and love as she watches her boys play and explore the water's edge. The painting is a beautiful representation of daily life in the late 19th century, with its focus on the simple pleasures of the open air and the company of family and community. The Nordic setting is evocative of a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the beauty of nature was a constant source of inspiration and wonder. Edelfelt's use of color and light in "Summer Evening at Hammars Repair Yard" is masterful, with the warm tones of the sunset reflecting off the water and the cool blues and greens of the landscape providing a sense of depth and texture. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve moments of beauty and meaning from the past. This painting is now part of the National Museum of Art in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it continues to inspire and delight visitors from around the world. It is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Finland and the Nordic region, and a celebration of the simple joys of childhood and the natural world.
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