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Copyright This work is in the public domain. Johan Christian Claussen Dahl died in 1857; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1927.
In context
Cloud Study — Johan Christian Claussen Dahl
The original measures 10 × 21 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 69 at death.
Shaded: the lifetime of Johan Christian Claussen Dahl (1788–1857) every dated painting, decade by decade
First works: up to 1821 Main working years: 1821–1840 Late works: from 1840
Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them
This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
Rosy Brown #c4af90
Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 80.7% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 131 works by this artist, of which 42 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
Artist and museum
Born in Bergen, Norway
johan christian claussen dahl, a danish-norwegian artist, was born on february 24, 1788, in norway. he is widely regarded as the first great romantic painter in norway and the founder of the 'golden age' of norwegian painting.
dahl's work had a profound impact on norwegian art, earning him the title 'the father of norwegian landscape painting'. his paintings not only showcased his technical skill but also reflected his deep love for norway. some of his notable works include:
winter landscape near vordingborg, denmark (oil on canvas, national gallery of denmark, copenhagen, denmark), a testament to his mastery of capturing the essence of nature.
other works, such as harnham church, near salisbury, demonstrate his ability to balance light and color, characteristic of the romanticism movement.
dahl's influence extends beyond his art. he was a key figure in the founding of the nasjonalgalleriet (oslo, norway), a prominent institution dedicated to preserving and promoting norwegian and international art. his efforts have had a lasting impact on norwegian culture.
when compared to other romantic painters like john constable (malvern hall, warwickshire) and caspar david friedrich (the ruins of teplitz castle), dahl's unique style and technique set him apart as a pioneer in norwegian landscape painting.
johan christian claussen dahl's legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. his contributions to norwegian art have cemented his place in the annals of art history, making him an indispensable figure in the world of romanticism. explore more of his works and the romantic movement on AllPaintingsStore.
visit johan christian claussen dahl's page for a comprehensive collection of his artworks.
discover the nasjonalgalleriet (oslo, norway), a museum co-founded by dahl, and its extensive collection.
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Look closely
Cloud Study — Johan Christian Claussen Dahl
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"Cloud Study" by Johan Christian Claussen Dahl is a panoramic composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
The colors of "Cloud Study" show a bright balance luminance.
"Cloud Study" by Johan Christian Claussen Dahl can be previewed on your own wall with the artwork's AR Preview page, using augmented reality on a compatible device.