{"product_id":"kittelsen-white-bear-king-valemon-1912","title":"Theodor Kittelsen: White Bear King Valemon (1912) | Art Print","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheodor Kittelsen White Bear King Valemon poster\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the artist’s 1912 interpretation of \u003cem\u003eKvitebjørn kong Valemon\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the best-known Norwegian fairy-tale motifs. A princess rides on the back of the great white bear through a mist-filled forest, and Kittelsen turns the journey into an image of trust, enchantment and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Norwegian fairy-tale art print with a softer, more luminous mood than many of Kittelsen’s darker troll and supernatural subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTheodor Kittelsen White Bear King Valemon Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1912 work is based on the Norwegian folk tale \u003cem\u003eKvitebjørn kong Valemon\u003c\/em\u003e. Kittelsen had illustrated the story earlier, but this later colour version gives the motif a broader, more dreamlike atmosphere. The pale bear moves through a forest softened by mist while the princess sits high on its back, making the scene feel both protective and uncanny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work’s longer title comes directly from the tale:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Har du sittet mjukere, har du sett klarere?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question captures the strange intimacy of the scene. The bear is an enchanted king, and the journey belongs to a story in which appearances conceal identity. Kittelsen’s handling of the forest reinforces that idea: trees, mist and animal form seem to merge into one quiet fairy-tale world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was signed and dated 1912 and executed in mixed media, including pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper. It was exhibited at Norway’s Jubilee Exhibition in 1914 and later in major Kittelsen exhibitions. In 2024, the original was sold at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner in Oslo for NOK 36 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork and Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKvitebjørn kong Valemon\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eWhite Bear King Valemon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTheodor Kittelsen (1857–1914)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed media with pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 67 × 49.8 cm sheet; image area approx. 65 × 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe princess riding the enchanted White Bear King Valemon\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\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Norwegian Fairy-Tale Print with a Lighter Mood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy white of the bear, soft green forest and drifting haze give this picture an unusually gentle presence. It works particularly well in bedrooms, reading corners and calm gallery walls where you want folklore and story without a heavy or dramatic colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/collections\/norway\"\u003eNorwegian art prints\u003c\/a\u003e, or continue into Kittelsen’s fairy-tale world with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-soria-moria-palace-poster-1900\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoria Moria Palace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is White Bear King Valemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Bear King Valemon is an enchanted king in a Norwegian folk tale. Kittelsen shows the princess riding on his back through the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did Theodor Kittelsen create this version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original work is signed and dated 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials did Kittelsen use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is a mixed-media work on paper using pencil, watercolour and gouache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same image as Kittelsen’s earlier book illustration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kittelsen illustrated the tale earlier, but this 1912 work is a later colour interpretation of the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes is this poster available in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is available in five sizes from 30 × 40 cm to 70 × 100 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eArtwork reference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gwpa.no\/nb\/lots\/17827\"\u003eGrev Wedels Plass Auksjoner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":62755347726723,"sku":"6cc3ed4b-72e7-4f46-a73f-6cdf121a67ee","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":62755347759491,"sku":"13f98861-ea25-40af-bf02-0922687e179c","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":62755347792259,"sku":"bee84c57-c89b-4150-85a3-ed4c9bc55f1c","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":62755347825027,"sku":"04f5220c-65fe-4cf1-8b30-e914b7ee43ea","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":62755347857795,"sku":"f87215af-a83b-4240-b952-a41631d4e976","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/348b2cae-78b3-4632-b139-6fc8202e086b.webp?v=1791307049","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-eu\/products\/kittelsen-white-bear-king-valemon-1912","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}