“Full Moon Effect on the Sea at Hellebaek” is an oil painting on canvas created by the artist Carl Bloch in 1885. The artwork belongs to the Realism movement, and its dimensions are 51 x 85.5 cm. It falls within the marina and landscape genres.
The artwork presents a serene nocturnal scene by the sea at Hellebaek, illuminated by the full moon. The moonlight casts a tranquil luminance on both the gentle waves of the sea and the quaint village seen on the right side of the composition. The brushstrokes skillfully capture the calmness of the night, the subtle reflection of the moon on the water, and the peaceful ambiance of the coastal setting. In the distance, a sailing boat can be discerned, adding a sense of narrative and depth to the piece. The subdued color palette and the naturalistic depiction embody the principles of the Realism movement, emphasizing the beauty of the ordinary world under the quiet gaze of the full moon.
