The Morning Walk
1907
Erik Henningsen captures a breezy morning ride in 1907 with this lively scene of a couple cycling through the outskirts of Copenhagen. The dapper gentleman in a boater hat pedals enthusiastically while his companion, dressed in a stylish green blouse and wide-brimmed hat, turns back to chat with him. Behind them, the peaceful, sunlit meadow contrasts sharply with the looming smokestacks of the city in the distance, hinting at the industrial revolution changing their world. It's a perfect snapshot of the new freedom of leisure time for the middle class, made possible by the bicycle craze of the era.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)