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 Ingeborg Skjønne
Adolph Tidemand
1848 · Oil Paint, Fiberboard, Canvas
An intimate 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Norwegian dress, characterized by rich earth tones and meticulous detail.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1848 by Adolph Tidemand, this portrait captures Ingeborg Skjønne in the traditional folk costume of Numedal. The work reflects the artist's focus on Norwegian national romanticism, showcasing a mastery of texture in the embroidered garments and the weathered, dignified expression of the sitter.
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