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Feige Waterfall (Feigefossen), Lysterfjord, Norway
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Johan Christian Dahl painted this dramatic view of the Feige Waterfall at Lysterfjord, one of the most spectacular natural wonders in his homeland, at time a when Norwegians were trying to foster awareness of their identity as a distinct national culture. Dahl’s views of Norway played a crucial role in establishing his reputation as the leading Norwegian artist of the period and one of most important landscape painters of the Romantic era.
| Artist / Maker | Johan Christian Clausen Dahl |
|---|---|
| Date | 1848 |
| Culture / Origin | Norway |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 42 x 58 cm (16 9/16 x 22 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Modern European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Norwegian painter, 1788-1857, active in Germany Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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