Drying Fish
Impressionism
11.0 x 17.0 cm
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
Stockfish drying on a rack by the sea. Mountains and sailboats in the background.Stockfish is unsalted fish, especially cod, dried by cold air and wind on wooden racks, usually in the northern parts of Norway. It was the biggest export product and accounted for most of Norway
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Thorolf Holmboe (1866 – 1935)
Thorolf Holmboe (1866-1935) was a Norwegian painter known for his diverse styles, including Naturalism & Impressionism. Explore his landscapes, seascapes, and scenes of Northern Norway, represented in the National Gallery.
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (Tromsø, Norway)
Discover art from Northern Norway at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Tromsø! Explore historical & contemporary works, including Sámi art by Peder Balke & Olav Christopher Jenssen. Winner of Museum of the Year 2017. Visit Kunsthall Svalbard too!
About this artwork
- Title: Drying Fish
- Artist: Thorolf Holmboe
- Original dimensions: 11.0 x 17.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
- Main color: Khaki
- Keywords: coastal scene art , “cold air fishing” , watercolor painting
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Perceived brightness: brilliant