Burial at Sea by Carl Sundt-Hansen. A group of sailors and a grieving woman gather on the wooden deck of a ship for a burial ceremony over a coffin draped in a British flag.

Burial at Sea

Carl Sundt-Hansen

1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant and masterfully detailed scene of a burial ceremony on the deck of a sailing ship.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Study · Library · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1890 by Carl Sundt-Hansen, this work captures a solemn burial at sea with striking realism. The composition features a diverse group of mourners, including sailors and a veiled woman, gathered around a coffin draped in the Union Jack. The soft, even light and meticulous attention to texture on the wooden deck and rigging create a powerful sense of quiet dignity and atmosphere.

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