Study of Pack Saddles

1883 · Oil Paint, Cardboard

This 1883 oil study by Anders Askevold captures the weathered textures and functional beauty of traditional Norwegian pack saddles.

$243

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From $129

6 frame sizes

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Study of Pack Saddles

Anders Askevold

1883 · Oil Paint, Cardboard

This 1883 oil study by Anders Askevold captures the weathered textures and functional beauty of traditional Norwegian pack saddles.

$243

For the selected configuration

From $129

6 frame sizes

Frame size

Frame color

Mount

Paper type

Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in: Study · Kitchen · Entryway
Placement: Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls: Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes: Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in: Study · Kitchen · Entryway
Placement: Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls: Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes: Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1883, this oil study by Anders Askevold features a collection of traditional pack saddles and wooden travel containers. The artist’s confident brushwork and earthy palette bring a tactile realism to these rustic objects, which served as essential gear for mountain transport. It offers a sophisticated glimpse into the material history of 19th-century rural life.