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Nikolai Astrup Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Nikolai Astrup our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Nikolai Astrup · 1880 – 1928

Foxgloves

1920 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 77 x 99 cm

A vibrant display of magical realism unfolds in Nikolai Astrup's Foxgloves, where lush Norwegian flora and forest life merge into a captivating 1920 landscape that invites you to bring this piece of nature home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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From Sunde

1921 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 72 x 94 cm

A vibrant neo-romantic landscape featuring a rugged mountainous scene by Nikolai Astrup, capturing the soulful essence of 1921 Norway through intense colors and inviting you to bring this piece of history into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Gethsemane

1926 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 42 x 32 cm

A somber and dramatic biblical scene from 1926 by Norwegian neo-romantic master Nikolai Astrup captures a visionary moment of faith that you can bring into your home through a beautiful hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Midsummer Night Bonfire (woodcut)

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Midsummer Night Bonfire

1915 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 136 x 196 cm

A vibrant neo-romantic depiction of a communal mountain bonfire by Nikolai Astrup captures the magical atmosphere of rural Norway in 1915, inviting you to bring this luminous piece of history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Job

View the most popular artwork of Nikolai Astrup ranked #6: Job

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Mill Water

1916 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 86 x 105 cm

A serene winter scene of a traveler by a woodland cabin captures the neo-romantic essence of Nikolai Astrup's 1916 masterpiece Mill Water, inviting you to bring this peaceful Norwegian landscape into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The Goose

1926 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 65 x 73 cm

A peaceful neo-romantic scene of a woman and a goose amidst a lush Norwegian garden comes to life in this 1926 oil painting by Nikolai Astrup, inviting you to bring the idyllic beauty of Vestlandet into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The Artist's Mother

1900 · original 60.0 x 45.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The Eager Suitor

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Experience 'The Eager Suitor' by Nicolai Astrup – a captivating black & white painting evoking vintage romance and intrigue. Commission a hand-painted replica today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The Hat Thief

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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June Night and Old West Country Farmyard

1908 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 80 x 100 cm

A tranquil depiction of a sunlit Norwegian farmyard with grazing cows and distant mountains, this 1908 neo-romantic masterpiece by Nikolai Astrup invites you to bring the serene beauty of Vestlandet into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Old Man with Beard

2000 · original 57.5 x 36.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Jølster Woman with Hood

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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May Moon

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Interior with Cradle

1925 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 99 x 116 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Landscape with Figures

1906 · original 23.5 x 23.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The Artist's Father

1900 · original 57.5 x 47.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Mill Water (woodcut)

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Portrait of a young Girl

1904 · original 37.0 x 27.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Mother and Child(ren ) by the Garden Table

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 61 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Man Cutting Branches from Sallow

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Jølster Tale

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Kari Motif from Sunde

1918 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 91 x 118 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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Girl Spinning

Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen

Admire "Girl Spinning" by Nikolai Astrup – a captivating black & white drawing of a young woman on a bike. Explore this neo-romantic Norwegian masterpiece at ArtsDot.com.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 96 artworks by Nikolai Astrup
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The artist

Nikolai Astrup

1880 – 1928

Quick facts

Vibeserene
Topics explorednature, landscape, norway, rural life
Also known asNicolai Astrup, Nicolai Johannes Astrup, Nikolai Johannes Astrup, نيكولاي أستروب, ニコライ・アストルプ
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Emotional tonetranquil
Mediumsoil
Died1928
Corpus themesnorwegian landscape traditions, nature and folklore

Biography

A Visionary of the Norwegian Wilds

Nikolai Astrup stands as a singular figure in Norwegian art history—a painter whose deeply felt connection to the landscapes and traditions of Vestlandet cemented his place among the most distinctive neo-romantic artists of his time. Born on August 30, 1880, in the coastal village of Kalvåg, within the rugged Bremanger region, Astrup’s early life was steeped in the atmospheric beauty of the fjords and mountains. As the eldest son of a parish priest, his upbringing was marked by a certain familial piety, yet his heart was irrevocably drawn to the vibrant, living pulse of the natural world. This profound connection to his ancestral roots would eventually propel him toward a style characterized by intense color palettes and an unwavering dedication to portraying the everyday life and folklore of rural Norway.

His journey toward artistic mastery was not a straight path but rather a soulful exploration of both tradition and modernity. While initial inclinations suggested a life in theological studies, Astrup’s passion for drawing led him away from the Trondheim Cathedral School and toward the burgeoning art scene in Kristiania (Oslo). It was here, under the influential tutelage of Harriet Backer, that he began to hone his technical skills. A brief but transformative stint in Paris further enriched his vision, exposing him to the avant-garde movements of the era and fostering connections with fellow artists like Christian Krohg. These encounters with Impressionistic techniques and a broader European perspective provided him with the tools to eventually weave tradition and innovation into a singular, cohesive artistic language.

The Soul of Jølster and the Magic of Realism

In 1902, Astrup made the pivotal decision to return to his childhood home in Jølster, settling on the property of Sandalstrand. This return was more than a homecoming; it was an immersion into a lifelong muse. Alongside his wife, Engel Sunde, he raised eight children amidst the demanding economic realities of rural life, yet this very hardship fueled his creative drive. He became a master of capturing the magical realism of the Norwegian landscape, where the lush greenery of summer and the stark, quiet solitude of winter were rendered with an almost supernatural intensity. His work often transcends mere representation, utilizing a vibrant, colorful palette to evoke the mystical atmosphere of the mountains and the seasonal shifts of the fjords.

Astrup’s technique was as much about emotion as it was about observation. He was a skilled printmaker and horticulturalist, qualities that informed his complex approach to composition. In his woodcuts and paintings, one can observe how he modified moods through subtle changes in color and the strategic addition or deletion of motifs. His oeuvre is celebrated for its ability to capture the sublime—that breathtaking intersection of beauty and awe. Whether depicting a serene winter scene like Mill Water or the hauntingly beautiful monochrome landscapes of Naked Trees, Astrup’s work invites the viewer into a world where the boundaries between the physical landscape and the spiritual realm are beautifully blurred.

Legacy of a National Visual Language

Beyond his individual canvases, Nikolai Astrup’s historical significance lies in his pioneering effort to capture a national visual language. He did not merely paint scenery; he documented the very essence of the Norwegian identity, celebrating the traditional way of life and the folklore that defined the region of Vestlandet. His ability to blend the local with the universal allowed his work to resonate far beyond the borders of Norway, even if he remained largely unknown to much of the international community during his lifetime. He remains a cornerstone of Norwegian modernism, an artist who found the infinite within the intimate.

The enduring impact of his life and work can be summarized through these defining elements:

Artistic Innovation: The seamless integration of Impressionistic brushwork with Neo-Romantic themes.
Cultural Preservation: A dedicated focus on the traditions, customs, and landscapes of the Jølster region.
Technical Mastery: An extraordinary command over color and printmaking that allowed for deep emotional resonance.
Ecological Connection: His life at Sandalstrand served as an early manifestation of a deep-seated respect for the natural environment and conservation.

Though his life was tragically short, ending in 1928 at the age of forty-seven, the legacy of Nikolai Astrup continues to flourish. His paintings remain vibrant windows into a lost era, offering a timeless glimpse into the heart of the Norwegian wilderness.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Nikolai Astrup work?

Nikolai Astrup worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where can I see Nikolai Astrup's artworks in chronological order?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Nikolai Astrup's works ordered by date, year by year.

What are the birth city and country of Nikolai Astrup?

Nikolai Astrup was born in Bremanger Municipality, in Norway.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 17, 2026

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