Waiting for the Train, L.A. Ring, 1914

A cyclist waits at a railway crossing where rural Denmark meets the modern age. L.A. Ring’s Waiting for the Train from 1914 captures a brief pause at the level crossing on Roskilde Road near Hedehusene. The road, rails and lowered barrier turn an everyday scene into a painting about waiting, movement and a changing society.

• Five sizes: Available from 30 × 40 cm to 70 × 100 cm.
• Premium matte paper: Heavyweight 200 gsm paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.
• Made when ordered: Each poster is produced specifically for your order.
• Local production: Printed as close to the delivery address as possible.
• Responsible paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper, depending on the production location.
• Typical delivery: 2–5 business days.
• Frame: Not included.

Waiting at the edge of modernity

Roads, railway lines, gates and thresholds recur throughout L.A. Ring’s work. They gave him a way to paint recognisable Danish places while exploring moments of hesitation, departure and change.

In this scene from Hedehusene, a man on a bicycle has been stopped at the crossing where Roskilde Road meets the Copenhagen to Roskilde railway. The diagonal lines of the road, tracks and barrier create tension across the composition. The train itself remains beyond the central action, leaving the waiting cyclist and the crossing as the real subject.

The railway had a personal connection for Ring. As a boy, he experienced a new railway line being constructed through his family’s land in the village of Ring. He later returned several times to railway crossings and the meeting between rural life and modern technology. The Danish Railway Museum provides more information about Ring’s railway paintings.

“It takes heart to love the face of reality.”

Source: Karl Madsen, quoted in Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, translated from Danish

Artwork details

Premium matte art print

The artwork is reproduced on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a thickness of approximately 0.26 mm. The non-reflective finish suits Ring’s precise composition, earthy colours and sharply observed details.

Each poster is made when ordered and produced locally where possible. It is supplied without a frame, allowing you to select a frame that fits your room and preferred style.

Explore more Danish landscapes in our collection of Danish art prints, or discover another seasonal landscape by Ring in Spring in Hals.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the scene take place?

The painting shows the railway crossing where Roskilde Road met the railway at Hedehusene, west of Copenhagen.

What is the cyclist waiting for?

The cyclist has stopped at the level crossing while waiting for a train to pass. Ring concentrates on the suspended moment and the meeting between the road and railway.

Why did L.A. Ring paint railway subjects?

Ring had known the railway since childhood, when a railway line was built through his family’s land. Railways also suited his interest in roads, crossings and moments of transition.

Is a frame included?

No. This product contains the art print only, so you can select a frame that matches your interior.

How quickly will the poster arrive?

Typical delivery is 2–5 business days. The exact delivery time depends on the destination and local production location.