{"product_id":"john-bauer-1882-1918-two-trolls-1909","title":"John Bauer: Two Trolls (1909) | Swedish Folklore Art Print","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Bauer Two Trolls poster\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the Swedish artist’s 1909 work \u003cem\u003eTwo Trolls\u003c\/em\u003e, a quiet and mysterious image from the world that made Bauer one of Scandinavia’s defining fairy-tale illustrators. Two troll figures emerge within a dark forest setting, where muted colour, heavy forms and silence create the feeling of an old story caught in a single moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Swedish folklore art print with classic John Bauer atmosphere, ideal for lovers of trolls, Nordic forests, fantasy illustration and Scandinavian storybook art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJohn Bauer Two Trolls Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Bauer (1882–1918) is closely associated with the forests, trolls and fairy-tale creatures that filled Swedish illustrated books in the early twentieth century. His art often treats the forest as more than a backdrop: trunks, rocks, moss and shadow become part of the character of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Trolls\u003c\/em\u003e, dated 1909, is held in the collection of Göteborgs konstmuseum. The work belongs to the period when Bauer was developing the visual language that would make his trolls instantly recognisable: oversized bodies, heavy silhouettes, expressive faces and a close connection to the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A good Scandinavian art print should grow richer the longer you live with it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— Hygge by Scandinavia\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat quality suits Bauer particularly well. His pictures can feel playful at first glance, but the longer you look, the more the forest seems to take over. The trolls appear ancient, curious and slightly melancholy, as if they belong to a world that existed long before the viewer arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork and Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Trolls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Bauer (1882–1918)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGöteborgs konstmuseum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwedish folklore, trolls and Nordic forest atmosphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium matte art print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 × 10 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 × 35 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 × 14 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Nordic Forest Print with Storybook Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square composition works especially well in reading corners, bedrooms, studies and gallery walls. Its subdued palette pairs naturally with warm wood, soft textiles and neutral wall colours, while the troll motif adds character without becoming visually loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sweden\"\u003eSwedish art prints\u003c\/a\u003e, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/fairytales\"\u003eScandinavian fairytale posters\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/nordic-nature\"\u003eNordic nature art prints\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho painted Two Trolls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Trolls\u003c\/em\u003e was created by Swedish artist and illustrator John Bauer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was Two Trolls created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is dated 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original Two Trolls by John Bauer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is associated with the collection of Göteborgs konstmuseum in Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is John Bauer best known for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is best known for Swedish fairy-tale illustrations filled with trolls, princesses, forests and other figures from Nordic folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes is this poster available in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square print is available in seven sizes from 25 × 25 cm to 70 × 70 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCollection reference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goteborgskonstmuseum.se\/en\/the-collection\/\"\u003eGöteborgs konstmuseum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"25x25 cm \/ 10x10″","offer_id":62761074000259,"sku":"587c2559-0b9b-486e-8b11-fc670ad1ef7a","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x30 cm \/ 12x12″","offer_id":62761074033027,"sku":"927ece77-879e-4cde-bfd4-b3611d416142","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x35 cm \/ 14x14″","offer_id":62761074065795,"sku":"bc3d8174-b5d7-4cdb-94ab-49fd95cc4ede","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x40 cm \/ 16x16″","offer_id":62761074098563,"sku":"529cb9fc-b417-4dd3-b384-bb4972add9ff","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45 cm \/ 18x18″","offer_id":62761074131331,"sku":"b4dd35a3-d1f9-45a7-9ef7-74c01425f32f","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50 cm \/ 20x20″","offer_id":62761074164099,"sku":"2a856bcb-5e8b-4866-a2a7-57e9a0685cd5","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x70 cm \/ 28x28″","offer_id":62761074196867,"sku":"0e48aefc-b02b-4686-8bc1-42b7dc4d6330","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/117ac5cf-8a2b-497d-9aff-79d99de22f8b.webp?v=1791395288","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-eu\/products\/john-bauer-1882-1918-two-trolls-1909","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}