Description: Karl Tirén ( Swedish, 1869-1955) Moonlight view. Snowy mountains at Troll fjord. Lofoten. Norway. Dimensions: 26 x 18 inches without frame. 33 x 25 inches with frame. Description: Oil on board. Signed K. Tirén and dated 1908 to the lower left. Titled on the back. (Sommernat fjeld. Fr.Norre Raftsundet. Hanoy. Nr. Ishavet / Summer night mountains. From Northen Raftsundet, at Hanoy at the Northen Arctic Ocean) Outstanding painting with moonlit view from the Troll fjord located at Raftsundet strait in Lofoten Northen Norway. The scene features a rare Sámi river boat with Indigenous people. The small cottages seen to the right is the old Hanoy trading post, built in 1686. The lights from the trading post are beautifully reflected in the water and above in the sky one can see The North Star. Legend says that the Troll fjord was created when two the giant trolls “ Vaagakallen and Hinnoygubben “ was fighting and accidentally hit a ridge with an axe that created the fjord. The Raftsundet area is only accessible by boat and has been an attraction since the 1800s due to the beauty of its natural setting The Swedish painter and adventurer, Karl Tirén (1869-1955) painted this motif during his Sami expedition to northern Norway in 1908. He was working at a railway officer at the time which gave him the opportunity to visit and study culture of the indigenous Sami people in the most remote areas. His study of the Sami people was published in 1942 ( Die lappische Volksmusik Acta Lapponica) In 2019 a book that portrays Karl Tirén's journeys and his many meetings with the Sámi was published by Svenskt visarkiv. Karl Tirén. Wondrous Moonlight View at Troll fjord. Lofoten. Norway.Dated 1908. Click images to enlarge Description Karl Tirén ( Swedish, 1869-1955) Moonlight view. Snowy mountains at Troll fjord. Lofoten. Norway. Dimensions: 26 x 18 inches without frame. 33 x 25 inches with frame. Description: Oil on board. Signed K. Tirén and dated 1908 to the lower left. Titled on the back. (Sommernat fjeld. Fr.Norre Raftsundet. Hanoy. Nr. Ishavet / Summer night mountains. From Northen Raftsundet, at Hanoy at the Northen Arctic Ocean) Outstanding painting with moonlit view from the Troll fjord located at Raftsundet strait in Lofoten Northen Norway. The scene features a rare Sámi river boat with Indigenous people. The small cottages seen to the right is the old Hanoy trading post, built in 1686. The lights from the trading post are beautifully reflected in the water and above in the sky one can see The North Star. Legend says that the Troll fjord was created when two the giant trolls “ Vaagakallen and Hinnoygubben “ was fighting and accidentally hit a ridge with an axe that created the fjord. The Raftsundet area is only accessible by boat and has been an attraction since the 1800s due to the beauty of its natural setting. The Swedish painter and adventurer, Karl Tirén (1869-1955) painted this motif during his Sami expedition to northern Norway in 1908. He was working at a railway officer at the time which gave him the opportunity to visit and study culture of the indigenous Sami people in the most remote areas. His study of the Sami people was published in 1942 ( Die lappische Volksmusik Acta Lapponica) In 2019 a book that portrays Karl Tirén's journeys and his many meetings with the Sámi was published by Svenskt visarkiv. An exceptional painting with rich history and one of its kind. It should belong to a museum. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. Condition: Ready to hang. There are some few tiny cracks on the surface of the board due to its old age. Otherwise fine. ( see photos)The golden salon frame has minor scratches due to the age. Karl Tirén (1869-1955) Important Swedish painter, musician, mountain climber and adventurer. Born in Oviken, Jamtland, Sweden in 1869. Younger brother of the artist Johan Tirén . Karl took several trips in Europe and studied art and music in England, France and Germany. He participated at the Paris exhibition in 1900, where he was represented with a painting of the Lapland mountains, which was awarded the grand prix. Karl Tirén took several expeditions to Northen Scandinavia where he studied the culture of the indigenous Sami people. He was hired as a railway officer which gave him the opportunity to visit and survey the most remote and rural areas in Northen Scandinavia. Karl Tirén is today a pioneering figure for his records of the Sami people and their joik traditions. His artworks often bear a testimony to his deep connection with the majestic Nordic nature and its indigenous cultures. As a painter he was adventurous and sometime reckless. He was known for climbing mountains with his artist materials on his back and would jump off a train going full speed, if he saw a view he wanted to paint. His study of the Sami people was published in 1942 ( Die lappische Volksmusik Acta Lapponica) In 2019 a book that portrays Karl Tirén's journeys and his many meetings with the Sámi was published by Svenskt visarkiv. Shipping fees: United States/ Canada: 40 dollars. ( delivery time: About 3 - 5 working days.) European union : Free shipping. ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) United Kingdom : 40 Dollars ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) Other countries ( Please contact us) Safe packing, handling, full insurance, online tracking and delivery confirmation is included. Special shipping reduction offer for multiple purchases. Buy more than one item, and we will combine the shipping and you will only pay half price shipping fee for the 2nd item. The more you buy the more you save. All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. All our works are safely and professional packed and shipped From Scandinavia using DHL/UPS Eksport Express. 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Price: 3999 USD
Location: Copenhagen
End Time: 2024-07-17T13:04:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Dimensions:: 33 x 25 inches with frame.
Originality: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Fairies, Figures, Fishing, Forest, Holidays, Houses, Inspirational, Landscape, Motivational, Mythology, Seafaring, Seascape, Seaside, Ships, Skiing, Sunsets, Tourism
Style: Figurative Art, Hyperrealism?, Realism
Size: Medium (up to 36 in wide)
Region of Origin: Europe
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Framed
Painting Surface: board
Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
Color: Multi-Color
Year: 1908
Country/Region of Manufacture: Norway
Framing: Framed
Handmade: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Type: Painting
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Year of Production: 1908
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
Theme: Art, Cities & Towns, Cultures & Ethnicities, Fairy Tales, Famous Places, History, Inspirational, Mythological, Natural History, Nature
Period: Art Deco (1920-1940)
Unit Quantity: 1
Material: board
COA Issued By: Obro Art Gallery
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Signed: Yes
Signed By: Karl Tirén (1869-1955)
Title: Moonlight view. Snowy mountains at Troll fjord.
Artist: Karl Tirén (1869-1955)
