A magical swirl of color, a sensual joy captured on canvas like the melody of an old-time song, emerges in the hands of Norwegian master Nikolai Astrup (1880-1928). He was a pioneer of modernism, but atypical of his time, his artistic legacy was not one of dark colors and structural experimentation. Instead, his work is an intense celebration of the vibrant color palette found in the lush landscape of Vestlandet, uniquely capturing traditional life in the region. The result is art prints that are as vibrant as if you were walking through the vast fields and forested hills of Norway yourself.
Growing up in the rural idyll of Jølster, between the majestic Sognefjord and the dreamy Nordfjord, Astrup was familiar with the mysteries of nature from childhood. Instead of following his father's wishes and following in his footsteps as a priest, young Astrup decided to pursue his passion for art. After his beginnings at the Royal Academy of Art in Kristiania (now Oslo), his journey took him to Paris, among other places, where he studied at the prestigious Académie Julian, and on to Berlin, Dresden, Munich and Hamburg. Everywhere he absorbed the inspiration he encountered, shaping his distinctive style. Despite his numerous travels and study visits, Astrup always found his way back to his roots in Jølster, a region he had grown so fond of that he made it the focus of his art. Astrup's passion for bold colors and his unique approach to landscape painting gave his works a remarkable depth and vibrancy that set them apart from the work of his contemporaries. His woodcuts also testify to his keen sense of the play of light and color. Astrup not only created art, he brought landscapes to life, creating a national image that echoed the traditions and folklore of Norway.
Astrup's genius and contributions to art were posthumously recognized when his works sold at auction for up to $500,000. His style is often compared to that of his contemporary Edvard Munch, with Astrup's works described as "much brighter - not only in color, but also in mood." His first exhibition outside Norway was held in 2016 at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, where over 90 of his oil paintings and prints were presented. A few years later, in 2021, Astrup's work was part of the extensive survey exhibition "Nikolai Astrup: Visions of Norway" at the Clark Art Institute in the United States. Today, we have the honor of offering his works in the form of exquisite art prints. Reproduced with the utmost precision and care, these prints allow you to experience firsthand the incomparable mastery of Astrup's art. His love of color, sense of landscape, and unique style come to life in these art prints that bring not only a work of art, but a piece of Nikolai Astrup's soul into your home.
A magical swirl of color, a sensual joy captured on canvas like the melody of an old-time song, emerges in the hands of Norwegian master Nikolai Astrup (1880-1928). He was a pioneer of modernism, but atypical of his time, his artistic legacy was not one of dark colors and structural experimentation. Instead, his work is an intense celebration of the vibrant color palette found in the lush landscape of Vestlandet, uniquely capturing traditional life in the region. The result is art prints that are as vibrant as if you were walking through the vast fields and forested hills of Norway yourself.
Growing up in the rural idyll of Jølster, between the majestic Sognefjord and the dreamy Nordfjord, Astrup was familiar with the mysteries of nature from childhood. Instead of following his father's wishes and following in his footsteps as a priest, young Astrup decided to pursue his passion for art. After his beginnings at the Royal Academy of Art in Kristiania (now Oslo), his journey took him to Paris, among other places, where he studied at the prestigious Académie Julian, and on to Berlin, Dresden, Munich and Hamburg. Everywhere he absorbed the inspiration he encountered, shaping his distinctive style. Despite his numerous travels and study visits, Astrup always found his way back to his roots in Jølster, a region he had grown so fond of that he made it the focus of his art. Astrup's passion for bold colors and his unique approach to landscape painting gave his works a remarkable depth and vibrancy that set them apart from the work of his contemporaries. His woodcuts also testify to his keen sense of the play of light and color. Astrup not only created art, he brought landscapes to life, creating a national image that echoed the traditions and folklore of Norway.
Astrup's genius and contributions to art were posthumously recognized when his works sold at auction for up to $500,000. His style is often compared to that of his contemporary Edvard Munch, with Astrup's works described as "much brighter - not only in color, but also in mood." His first exhibition outside Norway was held in 2016 at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, where over 90 of his oil paintings and prints were presented. A few years later, in 2021, Astrup's work was part of the extensive survey exhibition "Nikolai Astrup: Visions of Norway" at the Clark Art Institute in the United States. Today, we have the honor of offering his works in the form of exquisite art prints. Reproduced with the utmost precision and care, these prints allow you to experience firsthand the incomparable mastery of Astrup's art. His love of color, sense of landscape, and unique style come to life in these art prints that bring not only a work of art, but a piece of Nikolai Astrup's soul into your home.
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