Peder Mork Monsted (Danish, 1859–1941) was a realist painter known for his landscape paintings. Born in Balle south of Grenå in the easternmost part of the Jylland peninsula, in western Denmark, Monsted studied at the academy in Copenhagen under Andreas Fritz and Julius Exner. Though he established himself in Copenhagen, Monstead traveled extensively throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Throughout his career, Monsted painted the Danish landscape and coastline, creating a romantic and poetic view of nature. He quickly became known for his ability to depict the grandeur and monumental aspect of the landscape, with an eye for detail and color. Monsted’s comprehensive studies of different artistic techniques enabled him to mix academic naturalism with a photorealistic approach to his subjects.

A regular exhibitor at the Paris and Munich salons, today, Monsted’s work can be found in institutions such as the Chi-Mei Museum in Taiwan and the Dahesh Museum in New York.