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Kilian Zoll: Midsummer Dance at Rättvik (c. 1852)
Kilian Zoll: Midsummer Dance at Rättvik (c. 1852)
A lively Swedish art poster featuring Kilian Zoll’s Midsummer Dance at Rättvik from around 1852. Villagers in traditional dress gather around the decorated midsummer pole, creating a colourful picture of celebration in nineteenth-century Dalarna.
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A lively Swedish art poster featuring Kilian Zoll’s Midsummer Dance at Rättvik from around 1852. Villagers in traditional dress gather around the decorated midsummer pole, creating a colourful picture of celebration in nineteenth-century Dalarna.
Printed locally on heavyweight matte paper. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.
- Swedish folk-life painting by Kilian Zoll
- Created around 1852
- Midsummer celebration in Rättvik, Dalarna
- Traditional clothing and communal dancing
- Printed on 200 gsm matte paper
- Available in four sizes
- Frame not included
Midsummer in Rättvik
A large group of people has assembled beneath the bright summer sky. Couples and children join the dance, while other villagers watch from the edge of the gathering. Traditional clothing adds patches of red, blue, black and white to the green landscape.
The decorated pole forms the centre of the celebration. Rättvik Church and the surrounding countryside place the scene in Dalarna, a region closely associated with Swedish folk traditions.
A study of movement and community
The original painting is small, measuring only 31.5 × 41 centimetres. Zoll nevertheless fills it with figures, gestures and shifting groups. The dancers create a circular movement that draws the eye through the entire composition.
Nationalmuseum describes the work as an oil study. Its direct brushwork and lively figures give the scene a spontaneous character, as though the artist had captured a brief moment during the festivities.
“His sketches have a light and lively character.”
About Kilian Zoll
Kilian Christoffer Zoll was born in Hyllie in southern Sweden in 1818. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
During the 1850s, Zoll worked in Düsseldorf, where narrative genre painting had a strong influence on Scandinavian artists. He specialised in scenes of rural life, combining modest everyday subjects with vivid colour and an often anecdotal approach. He also produced portraits, drawings and graphic works.
Artwork information
| Artist | Kilian Christoffer Zoll (1818–1860) |
|---|---|
| Original title | Midsommardans i Rättvik |
| English title | Midsummer Dance at Rättvik |
| Date | c. 1852 |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Original dimensions | 31.5 × 41 cm |
| Depicted location | Rättvik, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Collection | Nationalmuseum, Stockholm |
| Inventory number | NM 2428 |
| Acquisition | Gift from Hugo Hjelmar through Friends of Nationalmuseum, 1924 |
Available sizes
| Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16″ |
| 40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20″ |
| 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28″ |
| 70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40″ |
A Swedish summer celebration for your home
The green landscape, colourful clothing and busy gathering make the poster a warm addition to a living room, dining area or summer house. It pairs naturally with light wood, woven textiles and other pieces inspired by Scandinavian nature and tradition.
Discover more folk-life paintings and landscapes in our collection of Swedish art.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rättvik?
Rättvik is a town in Dalarna in central Sweden. The region is known for its distinctive folk costumes, music and midsummer traditions.
What does the painting depict?
It depicts villagers dancing and gathering around a decorated midsummer pole near Rättvik Church.
When was the painting created?
Nationalmuseum dates the oil study to approximately 1852.
Where is the original artwork?
The original belongs to Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and is registered as NM 2428.
What paper is the poster printed on?
The poster is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective surface.
Is a frame included?
No. The frame is not included.
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