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Jordalsnuten. Stalheim

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Landscape

Dominant colour

Jordalsnuten. Stalheim is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a narrow mountain valley with steep cliffs on either side. A winding path cuts through the scene, where two people and two pack animals rest. One person sits on the ground near a bundle, while the other stands beside a horse. Trees dot the rocky slopes, and a thin stream runs through the valley floor. The artist used soft, blended strokes to show light and shadow on the cliffs and trees. This style makes the scene feel quiet and peaceful. Try looking up the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers.