Erik Werenskiold

Erik Werenskiold, a pivotal Norwegian painter and illustrator, is best known for bringing Norway's beloved folk tales to life through his evocative drawings.

ABOUT

Born in Eidskog, Norway, in 1855, Erik Werenskiold's artistic journey began with studies under sculptor Julius Middelthun and painter Axel Ender in Christiania. However, it was his time in Munich and a pivotal encounter with French plein air painting in 1879 that truly shaped his vision. He was captivated by the natural light and direct observation of artists like Charles-François Daubigny, a stark contrast to the studio-bound German painting prevalent at the time. This newf…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Portrait of the Painter Nils Hansteen 1877 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Fredrik Daniel Werenskiold 1878 Doffen Dahl, asleep 1878 · KODE Art museums and composer homes Landscape Study 1879 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Evening at Pipping 1879 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Skylarking 1881 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Adolph TidemandDüsseldorf School Axel EnderRealism Charles-François DaubignyBarbizon School / Plein Air

Influenced

Theodor KittelsenNational Romanticism / Illustration Dagfin WerenskioldSculpture