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Norwegian Landscape with a River and a Waterfall between Rocks, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Norwegian Landscape with a River and a Waterfall between Rocks

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Norwegian Landscape with a River and a Waterfall between Rocks 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 steep, rocky mountain rising sharply from a narrow valley. A river cuts through the center, flowing fast toward a small waterfall hidden behind the rocks. The scene is dark and moody, with deep shadows on the cliffs and a faint mist over the water. The artist used heavy brushstrokes to show texture in the jagged rocks and rough water. It feels like you could almost hear the river rushing over the stones. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how thick paint creates dramatic texture.

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