From Nordland by Peder Balke. A monumental, jagged mountain cliff rises from a churning sea with white-capped waves under an overcast, atmospheric sky.

From Nordland

Peder Balke

1864 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic and moody coastal landscape featuring a majestic mountain peak overlooking a turbulent sea.

$169

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft white, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1864, 'From Nordland' is a quintessential example of Peder Balke's romantic and atmospheric style. The work captures the sublime power of the Norwegian coast, using a restricted palette and luminous light to emphasize the grand scale of the northern wilderness.