Oil on canvas
103x81 cm
Signert lower left: Heyerdahl
Estimate
NOK 170,000–200,000USD 17,800–21,000EUR 16,100–18,900
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From 1885 onwards, Hans Heyerdahl spent almost every summer in Åsgårdstrand, returning year after year for the rest of his life. The town’s distinctive light, coastal scenery and picturesque surroundings became a lasting source of inspiration, and he often revisited the same subjects in his paintings.
In this work, Heyerdahl captures the characteristic birch trees overlooking the Oslofjord. The vibrant green and golden foliage stands out against the deep blue sky, while glimpses of the fjord open up in the background. With a sensitive use of colour and light, he evokes the warmth and tranquillity of a Norwegian summer, capturing the particular atmosphere of Åsgårdstrand that drew him back time and again.
