Why it matters
Krøyer's beach scene captures the special light of Skagen, where the Skagen Painters gathered every summer. It is counted as one of his masterpieces.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1893.
- Krøyer was born in Stavanger, Norway.
- He grew up with his aunt in Copenhagen.
Based on the Wikipedia article Summer Evening on Skagen's Southern Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0).