In the Grocer’s Shop When There Is No Fishing, P.S. Krøyer, 1882

In the Grocer’s Shop When There Is No Fishing by P.S. Krøyer depicts local fishermen resting inside a merchant’s shop in Skagen. Painted during Krøyer’s first visit to the town in 1882, this atmospheric work became an early landmark in his lifelong connection with Skagen and its people.

Why this P.S. Krøyer art print stands out

• An important early painting from Krøyer’s first year in Skagen
• Depicts local fishermen resting when the weather prevents fishing
• Rich interior details and warm, subdued colours
• A compelling example of Danish genre painting
• Original held by The Hirschsprung Collection in Copenhagen
• Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper
• Produced using FSC-certified paper
• Available in five sizes
• Made when ordered to reduce unnecessary production
• Typical delivery: 2–5 business days
• Frame is not included

Fishermen gathered in a Skagen merchant’s shop

In the dim interior of the shop, fishermen sit and stand among barrels, shelves and everyday goods. A pipe-smoking fisherman looks directly towards Krøyer, creating a striking connection between the painted scene, the artist and the viewer.

The Danish title, I Købmandens Bod, når der ikke fiskes, explains why the men have gathered indoors. When wind and weather prevented them from going to sea, the merchant’s shop became a place to rest, talk and conduct business.

Krøyer painted the work in 1882, the year he first visited Skagen. The meeting marked the beginning of his lifelong relationship with the fishing town and the artists who gathered there. Unlike his later paintings of luminous beaches and summer evenings, this work focuses on the harsher realities and quieter rhythms of local life.

The painting also reflects the ideas of the Modern Breakthrough, when artists and writers increasingly turned their attention towards contemporary society, working people and everyday experience.

“The local fishermen take a break in the merchant’s shop, while a pipe-smoking fisherman meets P.S. Krøyer’s gaze.”

Source: The Hirschsprung Collection (translated from Danish).

Explore more P.S. Krøyer art prints, or pair this interior scene with the sunlit Marie Krøyer in the Garden at Skagen.

Artwork facts

FAQ

What does the painting depict?

It depicts local Skagen fishermen gathered in a merchant’s shop during a period when they could not go fishing.

Why is this painting important?

Krøyer created it during his first visit to Skagen in 1882. It became one of his earliest significant paintings of the town and its inhabitants.

What is the painting’s original Danish title?

The original title is I Købmandens Bod, når der ikke fiskes.

Where is the original painting?

The original belongs to The Hirschsprung Collection in Copenhagen.

What material was the original painted on?

The original is an oil painting on canvas measuring 79.5 × 109.8 cm.

Is the frame included?

No. The poster is supplied unframed, allowing you to select a frame that suits your interior.