{"title":"Theodor Kittelsen (1857–1914)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Theodor Kittelsen art prints still draw people in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheodor Kittelsen art prints open a door into the forests and folk tales of Norway. A troll takes shape among the trees, a water spirit watches from a dark pool, and a distant palace glows beyond the mountains. His pictures invite you to look a little longer: a familiar landscape can suddenly feel alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKittelsen (1857–1914) was a Norwegian artist and illustrator whose images helped shape how generations imagine the characters in Asbjørnsen and Moe’s folk tales. His close attention to nature gives even his strangest creatures a convincing place in the landscape. For a home with an interest in Nordic stories, these Norwegian art prints offer both atmosphere and something to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatured highlight: Soria Moria Palace (1900)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-soria-moria-palace-poster-1900\"\u003eSoria Moria Palace (1900)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boy stands with his back to us, looking towards a luminous palace in the distance. The space between the traveller and his destination gives the picture its sense of longing. The work belongs to Kittelsen’s twelve-picture Soria Moria series. As wall art, it invites the eye to travel from the rocky foreground into the open landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTheodor Kittelsen in brief (life and work)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1857: Born in Kragerø, Norway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecame especially known for his illustrations of Norwegian folk tales collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorked with drawing and painting, often combining different materials in a single image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated both fairy-tale scenes and quieter studies of Norwegian nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1914: Died on Jeløya, near Moss, Norway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuote\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It is its mysterious quality, the stillness, the secrecy …”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheodor Kittelsen, Aftenposten, 9 October 1904. Excerpt, translated from Norwegian; quoted by Norway’s National Museum. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonalmuseet.no\/samlingen\/objekt\/NG.K_H.B.03270\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNasjonalmuseet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to notice in Theodor Kittelsen art prints\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCreatures that belong to the landscape\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Forest Troll, the creature’s rough outline echoes the surrounding trees and vegetation. Look at where the forest ends and the troll begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/kittelsen-forest-troll-1906\"\u003eForest Troll (c. 1906)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStill water with an unsettling presence\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Nøkken, the quiet surface of the water makes the watching creature more disturbing. Small details carry much of the tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-nokken-poster-water-sprite-1904-print-premium-matte-quality\"\u003eNøkken\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA story told through movement\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn White Bear King Valemon, the princess’s position on the bear’s back leads your eye through the scene. The relationship between the figures gives the journey its emotional weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/kittelsen-white-bear-king-valemon-1912\"\u003eWhite Bear King Valemon (1912)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistance and light\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Soria Moria Palace, the distant glow draws both the traveller and the viewer onward. Notice how little the palace needs to occupy the picture to hold your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-soria-moria-palace-poster-1900\"\u003eSoria Moria Palace (1900)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover more Norwegian art prints or compare Kittelsen’s world with John Bauer’s Swedish fairy-tale illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/norway\"\u003eNorwegian art prints\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/john-bauer-1882-1918\"\u003eJohn Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theodor-kittelsen-soria-moria-palace-poster-1900","title":"Theodor Kittelsen: Soria Moria Palace (1900) | Norwegian Art Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTheodor Kittelsen Soria Moria Palace Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Theodor Kittelsen poster features \u003cem\u003eFar, Far Away Soria Moria Palace Shimmered Like Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the best-known paintings from his \u003cem\u003eSoria Moria Palace\u003c\/em\u003e series of 1900. A solitary traveller looks across a vast, mist-covered landscape towards a golden palace glowing on the distant horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the dark figure, the cool mountain landscape and the small point of golden light has made the painting an enduring image of hope, longing and the journey towards a distant goal. It is a meaningful Norwegian art print for interiors inspired by Nordic nature, folklore and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in five sizes: 30 × 40, 40 × 50, 50 × 70, 60 × 90 and 70 × 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper weight: 200 gsm \/ 80 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper thickness: 0.26 mm \/ 10.3 mils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC-certified or equivalent paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically delivered within 2–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Distant Palace in the Mist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure in the foreground is Halvor, the hero of the Norwegian folktale \u003cem\u003eSoria Moria Palace\u003c\/em\u003e. Seen from behind, he pauses above a misty valley and looks towards the palace where a princess is being held by a troll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKittelsen leaves an enormous visual distance between Halvor and the palace. The glowing destination appears close enough to see, yet difficult to reach. This sense of distance allows the painting to work as both a fairy-tale scene and an image of ambition, perseverance and uncertain journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting belongs to a series of twelve works created in 1900. The series was acquired by Norway’s National Gallery that same year, and the images were later published as an illustrated book in 1911. More information about the painting and its cultural background can be found in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/Soria_Moria_slott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStore norske leksikon article about Soria Moria Palace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“He went through forests and valleys and over distant mountains. Far, far away, he saw something shine and glitter.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theodor Kittelsen’s accompanying text, translated from Norwegian and reproduced by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dks.nasjonalmuseet.no\/kunstverk\/soria-moria-slott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe National Museum of Norway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eFar, Far Away Soria Moria Palace Shimmered Like Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoria Moria Palace\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\u003eTheodor Kittelsen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 45.4 × 68.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe National Museum, Oslo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalvor looking towards Soria Moria Palace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian fairy-tale art and Nordic symbolism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium matte paper\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\u003ch2\u003eNorwegian Fairy-Tale Art for the Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted blue-grey landscape works naturally with pale wood, linen, wool and warm neutral colours. The golden palace creates a small focal point while preserving the painting’s quiet atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Norwegian art poster is well suited to living rooms, home offices, reading corners and gallery walls. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-nokken-poster-water-sprite-1904-print-premium-matte-quality\"\u003eTheodor Kittelsen’s \u003cem\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore another side of his mysterious visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the original title of the artwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Norwegian title is \u003cem\u003eLangt, langt borte saa han noget lyse og glitre\u003c\/em\u003e. It is commonly translated as \u003cem\u003eFar, Far Away Soria Moria Palace Shimmered Like Gold\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the traveller in the painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is Halvor, the hero of the Norwegian folktale \u003cem\u003eSoria Moria Palace\u003c\/em\u003e. He is often described as an Ash Lad figure in Norwegian fairy-tale tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did Theodor Kittelsen create the painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKittelsen completed the painting in 1900 as part of a twelve-picture series based on the story of Soria Moria Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of paper is used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is printed on smooth, non-reflective premium matte paper weighing 200 gsm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will my order arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are typically delivered within 2–5 business days. 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The 1904 artwork, also known as \u003cem data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of Kittelsen’s most iconic images of Nordic myth and nature.\u003cbr\u003eA meaningful Norwegian art print for folklore lovers, Nordic interiors, reading corners, bedrooms, home offices and atmospheric gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eTheodor Kittelsen Nøkken poster\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Norwegian folklore, dark water, stillness and mystery into a Scandinavian home. The 1904 artwork, also known as \u003cem data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of Kittelsen’s most iconic images of Nordic myth and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eA meaningful Norwegian art print for folklore lovers, Nordic interiors, reading corners, bedrooms, home offices and atmospheric gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e“It is not the dramatic ‘effects’ of nature that I am concerned about. It is the mystical aspect of it, the calm, the secretive…”\u003cbr data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e— Theodor Kittelsen, quoted by the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nasjonalmuseet Theodor Kittelsen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonalmuseet.no\/en\/collection\/producer\/56283\/theodor-kittelsen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNational Museum of Norway\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eThis quote is especially relevant for \u003cem data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eNøkken\u003c\/em\u003e: the artwork is powerful because it feels still, secretive and quietly unsettling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2605\" data-section-id=\"1bryj1z\"\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2854\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eThe National Museum of Norway lists \u003cstrong data-end=\"2683\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/strong\u003e as a 1904 work by Theodor Kittelsen. Its Norwegian title is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2754\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003eNøkken\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the motif type is recorded as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003emyths and fairy tales\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003eKittelsen holds a special place in Norwegian art history. Norsk kunstnerleksikon describes him as a Norwegian painter, draughtsman and writer whose depictions of fairy tales, legends and folk belief contain storytelling, humour and emotional atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Theodor Kittelsen on Norsk Kunstnerleksion\" href=\"https:\/\/nkl.snl.no\/Theodor_Kittelsen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorsk Kunstnerleksikon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3154\" data-section-id=\"1bxjsv6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3154\" data-section-id=\"1bxjsv6\"\u003eWhy This Print Works in a Scandinavian Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3376\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003eThis print has the calm surface of a nature image, but the deeper mood of folklore. It is ideal for interiors that need quiet mystery, Nordic atmosphere and cultural meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3774\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3385\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3385\"\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3774\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3469\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" 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data-end=\"4947\" data-start=\"4935\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"4970\" data-start=\"4947\"\u003e0.26 mm \/ 10.3 mils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"5055\" data-start=\"4971\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"4988\" data-start=\"4971\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"5055\" data-start=\"4988\"\u003eFSC-certified or equivalent paper; produced only after ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"5138\" data-start=\"5056\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"5067\" data-start=\"5056\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"5138\" data-start=\"5067\"\u003eBedrooms, hallways, reading corners, home offices and gallery walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"5215\" data-start=\"5139\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"5147\" data-start=\"5139\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"5215\" data-start=\"5147\"\u003eFrame option not confirmed from the current visible product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5220\" data-start=\"5217\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5271\" data-start=\"5222\" data-section-id=\"1c46v08\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5271\" data-start=\"5222\" data-section-id=\"1c46v08\"\u003eSustainable Production – Made Locally to Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5430\" data-start=\"5273\"\u003eEach poster is produced only after the order is placed. This helps avoid overproduction and allows the print to be made close to the customer where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5691\" data-start=\"5432\"\u003eThe live product page states that Hygge by Scandinavia uses FSC-certified or equivalent matte paper and local production across the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil to reduce shipping distance and emissions. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"5779\" data-start=\"5719\" data-section-id=\"5463sb\"\u003eWhat makes this Theodor Kittelsen Nøkken poster special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6054\" data-start=\"5781\"\u003eThis Theodor Kittelsen Nøkken poster is based on the 1904 Norwegian artwork \u003cem data-end=\"5875\" data-start=\"5857\"\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/em\u003e. It combines Nordic nature, Norwegian folklore and quiet psychological atmosphere, making it a meaningful Scandinavian wall art piece for homes that value myth, culture and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"6097\" data-start=\"6056\" data-section-id=\"19071ux\"\u003eWhat is Nøkken in Norwegian folklore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6344\" data-start=\"6099\"\u003eNøkken is a water spirit from Norwegian folk belief, often connected with rivers, lakes, wells and forest ponds. In folklore, nøkken could lure people toward the water and was especially feared after sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56155520500099,"sku":"2f1a4561-e789-4947-9ae1-e536dbff7a07","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56155520532867,"sku":"d25c1244-8dc2-48ae-b5d9-c1061856c39e","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56155520565635,"sku":"8ea8502c-d0f8-42db-b63a-3d94eb244653","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":57138877399427,"sku":"2bb15750-289e-4a43-a208-38b83655f668","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56155520598403,"sku":"1b300220-7ffe-454f-b4b2-5049de3508c0","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/c16bf207-002e-4008-bb7a-85307f1937db.webp?v=1784204056"},{"product_id":"kittelsen-forest-troll-1906","title":"Theodor Kittelsen: Forest Troll (c. 1906) | Norwegian Art Print","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheodor Kittelsen Forest Troll poster\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces \u003cem\u003eSkogtroll\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the Norwegian artist’s most memorable visions of folklore entering the landscape. The drawing is dated by the National Museum of Norway to probably 1906 and was used as the cover illustration for P. Chr. Asbjørnsen’s \u003cem\u003eIllustrerede Eventyr. Ny samling\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1907.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dark, atmospheric Norwegian art print for anyone drawn to Scandinavian folklore, trolls, forests and the strange border between nature and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTheodor Kittelsen Forest Troll Poster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKittelsen’s trolls rarely feel like creatures placed on top of a landscape. They seem to grow out of it. In \u003cem\u003eForest Troll\u003c\/em\u003e, the figure is built from the same rough shapes, shadows and textures as the surrounding forest, which makes the image feel less like a conventional fairy-tale illustration and more like a glimpse of something ancient hidden in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheodor Kittelsen (1857–1914) became one of Norway’s defining illustrators of folk tales, legends and supernatural nature. The National Museum describes his work as closely tied to the mysterious and secretive qualities of the landscape. Kittelsen himself expressed this fascination in 1904:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Det er det mystiske Drag i den, det stille, det hemmelighedsfulde …”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sensibility is especially clear here. The troll is threatening, but the image remains quiet. Much of its power comes from uncertainty: where the forest ends and the creature begins is never completely obvious.\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\u003eSkogtroll\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eForest Troll\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\u003eProbably 1906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack chalk, pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.3 × 28.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNational Museum of Norway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover drawing for an illustrated Asbjørnsen fairy-tale volume published in 1907\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\u003eNorwegian Folklore for a Scandinavian Interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kittelsen art print works well in reading corners, studies, bedrooms and gallery walls where you want something darker and more narrative than a conventional landscape. Its muted palette also makes it easy to combine with natural wood, linen, wool and neutral wall colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/collections\/norway\"\u003eNorwegian art prints\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with Kittelsen’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/theodor-kittelsen-nokken-poster-water-sprite-1904-print-premium-matte-quality\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNøkken\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eThe Water Sprite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for another of his most haunting encounters between landscape and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Theodor Kittelsen’s Forest Troll?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForest Troll\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eSkogtroll\u003c\/em\u003e, is a drawing by Norwegian artist Theodor Kittelsen in which a troll appears almost fused with the forest around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was Forest Troll created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Museum of Norway dates the work to probably 1906. It was used as a cover illustration for an Asbjørnsen fairy-tale publication in 1907.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials did Kittelsen use for the original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was made with black chalk, pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original Forest Troll?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work belongs to the National Museum of Norway.\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:\/\/dks.nasjonalmuseet.no\/produksjon\/eventyrskatten-erik-werenskiolds-og-theodor-kittelsens-illustrasjoner-til-asbjornsen-og-moes-folkeeventyr\"\u003eNational Museum of Norway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":62755341992323,"sku":"cda0ce90-6b2c-4269-911d-19bdc0d76937","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":62755342025091,"sku":"086c7c9f-94f5-46a2-bf06-c404133e8c9e","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":62755342057859,"sku":"0ff54388-ed9f-4ba0-bd83-69e4997bef26","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":62755342090627,"sku":"ea63e5ed-9e4c-467a-b2d8-d908dfd826c7","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":62755342123395,"sku":"1364fb2e-8e43-4bc2-933d-61de5381781b","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/1edd2713-df62-4ae4-9557-345b3816035d.webp?v=1791306903"},{"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":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":62755347759491,"sku":"13f98861-ea25-40af-bf02-0922687e179c","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":62755347792259,"sku":"bee84c57-c89b-4150-85a3-ed4c9bc55f1c","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":62755347825027,"sku":"04f5220c-65fe-4cf1-8b30-e914b7ee43ea","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":62755347857795,"sku":"f87215af-a83b-4240-b952-a41631d4e976","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/348b2cae-78b3-4632-b139-6fc8202e086b.webp?v=1791307049"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/collections\/Theodor_Kittelsen.jpg?v=1791976654","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/collections\/theodor-kittelsen-1857-1914.oembed","provider":"Hygge by Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}