Adolph Tidemand & Hans Gude — Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord (1848) | Norwegian Art Print (Poster)

A shimmering fjord wedding in decorated boats—Adolph Tidemand & Hans Gude, 1848.
Norway’s National Romantic icon—peaks, waterfalls, and bright water—printed locally to cut waste.

Norwegian title: Brudeferd i Hardanger

Celebrate the drama and beauty of western Norway with Tidemand & Gude’s Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord (1848)—a cornerstone of National Romanticism.

A bridal party glides across the fjord in richly decorated boats; the bride’s crown and regional bunad sparkle against steep mountains, cascading water, and luminous sky.

The composition blends human ritual with monumental nature, creating a showpiece that still feels modern in Scandinavian interiors.

Hang this poster in a living room, dining area, or entryway; pair with oak frames, linen textures, and neutral walls to let the fjord’s light do the talking.

Best for: living room, dining area, entryway
Pairs well with: Nordic Nature, Norwegian Art Prints, Minimal Nordic