Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Farmer from Voss
Adolph Tidemand
A striking mid-19th-century portrait capturing the weathered dignity and intense gaze of a Norwegian farmer.
Portrait of a Farmer from Setesdal
Olaf Isaachsen
1866 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer in traditional dress.
$379
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1866 by Olaf Isaachsen, this character study captures a farmer from Setesdal with intense realism. The subject is depicted in traditional folk costume, featuring a distinctive high-peaked blue cap and ornate embroidery, highlighted by a dramatic play of light and shadow.
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