Old World Portraits
Portrait of Gunild Olsdatter from Tinn
Adolph Tidemand
A luminous mid-19th-century portrait of a young woman in traditional Tinn costume.
Portrait of Elseberg Herrestvedt
Adolph Tidemand
1871 · Oil Paint, Fiberboard, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait featuring a woman in traditional attire, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
$242
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best with enough surrounding space
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1871 by Norwegian artist Adolph Tidemand, this portrait depicts Elseberg Herrestvedt. The striking contrast between her bright white head covering and the deep, moody background showcases Tidemand's mastery of light and texture in the realist tradition.
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