A Sunny Day in Sæby, Peder Mørk Mønsted, 1915

A sunlit view of Sæby in northern Denmark, painted by Peder Mørk Mønsted in 1915. A country path follows the water towards the town, where Sæby Church rises above red roofs and small houses. Sheep graze near the path, and ships’ masts connect the quiet landscape with the town’s maritime history.

• Art print of Peder Mørk Mønsted’s A Sunny Day in Sæby from 1915
• Historical view of Sæby Church, the river landscape and the coastal town
• Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper
• Available in 30 × 40, 40 × 50, 50 × 70 and 70 × 100 cm
• Made when ordered to reduce unnecessary production and stock
• Frame is not included
• Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days

A view of Sæby in 1915

Mønsted looks towards the town from the surrounding fields. A narrow path curves through the foreground beside calm water, leading the eye towards the white church tower. Red roofs, trees and small buildings form a low skyline beneath the bright summer sky.

The painting also records Sæby’s relationship with the sea. Masts appear on the left, close to the harbor, while smoke rises from buildings near the town. These details place the peaceful rural foreground beside a working coastal community.

Mønsted signed, dated and located the painting in the lower-left corner: P. Mønsted, Sæby, 1915. The inscription confirms that he painted the scene during a visit to the town.

The historic coastal town of Sæby

Sæby lies on the Kattegat coast of northern Jutland. The town developed around Sæby River and its harbor, receiving market-town privileges in 1524. The church visible in the painting is Sæby Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady, whose history reaches back to a Carmelite monastery founded during the 15th century.

“The town’s oldest and well-preserved district lies around Algade and Strandgade along the Sæby River.”

Source: Lex, Denmark’s National Encyclopedia (translated from Danish).

Artwork details

Premium matte art paper

The artwork is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface. The finish preserves the soft summer sky, warm roofs, fresh greens and reflections in the water without distracting glare.

FSC-certified or equivalent paper is used. Each poster is made when ordered and printed in the USA for American customers, helping reduce transportation and unnecessary stock.

A Danish townscape for the home

The horizontal composition creates a broad view across the landscape and works well above a sofa, sideboard, bed or dining table. Its pale sky, natural greens and warm red roofs pair easily with oak, linen and neutral interior colors.

Explore more historical works in our collection of Danish art prints, or pair it with View over Borre Sø by Peder Mørk Mønsted.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sæby?

Sæby is a historic coastal town on the Kattegat in northern Jutland, about 15 kilometers south of Frederikshavn.

Which church appears in the painting?

The white tower belongs to Sæby Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady. The building was once part of a Carmelite monastery.

When did Mønsted paint the scene?

Peder Mørk Mønsted painted, signed and dated the work in Sæby in 1915.

Is a frame included?

No. The poster is delivered without a frame, allowing you to choose a frame that suits your interior.

Which sizes are available?

The poster is available in 30 × 40, 40 × 50, 50 × 70 and 70 × 100 cm.

How quickly is the poster delivered?

Typical delivery time  is 2–5 business days.