{"product_id":"hans-dahl-bathing-nymphs-norwegian-art-poster","title":"Hans Dahl: Bathing Nymphs | Norwegian Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA luminous Norwegian art poster featuring Hans Dahl’s \u003cem\u003eBathing Nymphs\u003c\/em\u003e. Young women rise among turquoise waves while sunlight, spray and wind fill the scene with movement and an almost mythical sense of freedom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper, as close to you as possible. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorwegian figure painting by Hans Dahl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known by the German title \u003cem\u003eBadende Nymphen\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlit sea, rolling waves and playful movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic Scandinavian art with a mythological theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm premium matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSC-certified or equivalent 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\u003ch2\u003eBathing figures among the waves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree women rise from a rolling wave in the centre of the composition. Their hair is caught by the wind, and their gestures follow the movement of the sea. Further away, more figures appear between the waves beneath a pale blue sky filled with gulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water occupies most of the picture. White reflections and turquoise, blue and green brushstrokes create a surface that seems to be moving constantly. The central figures are painted in warm tones, making them stand out clearly against the cooler colours of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA classical subject in Nordic light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title describes the bathers as nymphs, nature spirits associated with water, forests and mountains in classical mythology. Dahl places this mythological subject in bright northern light and gives the figures a lively, human presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result has the scale and energy of a marine painting, while the women remain the emotional centre of the scene. Their laughter and movement turn the sea into a place of pleasure and freedom rather than danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dahl most often portrayed the landscapes of western Norway in brilliant sunshine, populated by laughing and smiling figures.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nkl.snl.no\/Hans_Dahl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorsk Kunstnerleksikon: Hans Dahl\u003c\/a\u003e. Translated from Norwegian.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHans Dahl and the bright side of Norwegian Romanticism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Dahl was born in Hardanger in 1849. He initially trained as an army officer but left the military in 1874 to pursue painting. His teachers included Johan Fredrik Eckersberg, Knud Bergslien and Hans Gude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahl studied in Karlsruhe and Düsseldorf and exhibited internationally from the 1870s. He later lived in Berlin but returned to western Norway each summer to sketch the landscape. From 1919, he lived permanently in Balestrand beside the Sognefjord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis paintings frequently show fjords, mountains, boats and people in brilliant sunlight. The cheerful figures and clear colours made his art highly popular with private collectors abroad, particularly in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHans Dahl (1849–1937)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGerman title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBadende Nymphen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnglish title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBathing Nymphs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtwork type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathing nymphs in a sunlit sea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFigure painting and marine art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtistic context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian Romantic painting and the Düsseldorf tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eSunlight and movement for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise water, bright sky and warm figures give the poster a fresh and energetic appearance. Its wide composition suits a living room, bedroom, summer house or a gallery wall with maritime and Scandinavian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours work naturally with light wood, linen, soft blue textiles and warm neutral walls. Discover more paintings from the region in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/norway\"\u003ecollection of Norwegian art\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho painted Bathing Nymphs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work was painted by Hans Dahl, a Norwegian artist known for bright landscapes, fjord scenes and lively figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen was the painting created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise date has not been documented in the available cataloguing information. The work is therefore listed as undated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are nymphs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn classical mythology, nymphs are female nature spirits connected with places such as springs, rivers, forests and mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many poster sizes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster is available in five sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 70 × 100 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is used?\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 has an equivalent certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56163000254851,"sku":"6922d2d4-7537-477e-acd2-2b37dda5a48c","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56163000287619,"sku":"cf1ab13d-217c-42b0-a459-206777c4d20e","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56163000320387,"sku":"72b6710f-adfd-4323-9df3-bbcd1132283c","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x90 cm \/ 24x36″","offer_id":57136905748867,"sku":"8de863d0-05d7-424b-9d04-bf4891c31787","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56163000353155,"sku":"45869fb6-af0b-496c-ad50-1c6283c19e50","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/1b0a826c-410f-4f9e-81c2-f5d5800565eb.webp?v=1784180029","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-us\/products\/hans-dahl-bathing-nymphs-norwegian-art-poster","provider":"Hygge By Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}