This exquisite late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Georg Emil Libert (1820-1908) depicts a moonlit coastal view with rocky cliffs and distant vessels. It’s a smaller version of a similar work shown at Charlottenborg Spring in 1874, which was catalogued by Sotheby’s in 1990. Libert was an esteemed painter of landscapes who trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.Illuminated by a silvery glow, the shimmering waters appear crystalline. Calm - the silence only broken by the gentle rhythm of waves lapping across shingle. Tranquility abounds amid the whispers of midnight.Libert painted a feeling, the experience one has when dwelling among nature at her most sublime. His scenery seems to envelop you, it’s tactile, emotional, as if revealing its story piece by piece. We’re captivated, scanning a scene, looking for clues to ignite the imagination.Born in Copenhagen, he was destined to become an artist and debuted at the prestigious Charlottenburg Spring at just ...