{"product_id":"erik-werenskiold-september-norwegian-art-print-1883","title":"Erik Werenskiold: September (1883) | Norwegian Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Norwegian art print of two young women talking beside a fence in the green countryside of Telemark. Erik Werenskiold’s \u003cem\u003eSeptember\u003c\/em\u003e from 1883 captures an ordinary rural encounter with quiet intimacy, strong colour and a striking sense of place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally, as close to you as possible, on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorwegian painting by Erik Werenskiold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated at Gvarv in Telemark in 1883\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo young women in traditional regional dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich green tones and a strong diagonal composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm matte quality paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in five sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA private conversation in the Telemark countryside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo young women stand beside a wooden fence, absorbed in conversation. Their closeness suggests that something personal is being shared, although Werenskiold leaves the subject of their conversation unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was created at Gvarv in Telemark during the summer of 1883. The view is from Lindheim Farm, where Werenskiold and his family stayed. He produced several versions of the motif, including compositions with a single figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA study in green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen dominates the landscape, moving from the bright grass in the foreground to the trees and the darker blue-green hillside. The variations keep the large areas of vegetation lively and give the scene depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fence cuts diagonally into the picture and leads the eye towards the figures and the distant landscape. Its firm geometry adds movement to an otherwise calm scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A virtual study in green.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonalmuseet.no\/en\/collection\/object\/NG.M.00305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe National Museum of Norway: \u003cem\u003eSeptember\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA modern portrayal of rural Norway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was regarded as highly modern when it appeared at the Autumn Exhibition in 1883. Werenskiold gave the two figures a simple, monumental presence while retaining the recognisable details of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women’s regional clothing connects the scene with Telemark. Werenskiold’s interest in local landscapes and everyday life helped renew Norwegian folk-life painting during the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Erik Werenskiold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErik Werenskiold was born in Vinger in 1855. He studied in Munich and encountered French naturalist painting before turning his attention towards Norwegian landscapes, people and outdoor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe became one of Norway’s leading naturalist painters and was also celebrated for his illustrations of Norwegian folk tales and Snorri’s sagas. Werenskiold died in Bærum in 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErik Werenskiold (1855–1938)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeptember\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1883\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal medium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 × 97.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotif\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo young women talking beside a fence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLindheim Farm, Gvarv, Telemark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArt movement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian naturalism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe National Museum of Norway, Oslo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNG.M.00305\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcquisition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchased from the artist in 1884\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 36″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNorwegian colour for a calm interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep greens, natural earth tones and quiet human scene suit living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and reading spaces. The poster works especially well with light wood, linen, wool and warm neutral walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more historic paintings in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/norway\"\u003ecollection of Norwegian art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the painting September depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows two young women talking beside a wooden fence in the countryside at Gvarv in Telemark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was September painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErik Werenskiold painted the work during the summer of 1883.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere was the scene painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe view is from Lindheim Farm, where Werenskiold’s family spent the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the original painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original belongs to the National Museum of Norway and is registered as NG.M.00305.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is used for the poster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface. The paper is FSC-certified or uses equivalent certified materials, depending on the production location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits your home and the poster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56154719650179,"sku":"2bbdd63c-1ba0-4ee9-852b-3ad215fc3640","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56154719682947,"sku":"5c32d624-0b9e-4138-8e27-0556680d68f5","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56154719715715,"sku":"ee49bde2-4512-4abb-8da8-884495fcaf76","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":57136875209091,"sku":"12673e8c-af1e-4f36-86c9-e26b3685b90d","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56154719748483,"sku":"0115758b-6796-4931-9b79-51e1fa9f70ea","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/ba4b47f5-e7dd-4f7f-b6ee-45d61cc7419a.webp?v=1784180350","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/erik-werenskiold-september-norwegian-art-print-1883","provider":"Hygge By Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}