HEYERDAHL, Hans Olaf
(b. 1857, Smedjebacken, 1913, Christiania)

At the Window

1881
Oil on panel, 46 x 38 cm
Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo

In this painting the artist presents a city scene in strong light viewed from a balcony. The seated woman is pausing for a moment in her reading to gaze ahead, lost in though. The stylistic affinity to Berthed Amorists's limpid colours and freedom in brushwork is striking.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 3 minutes):
Christian Sinding: Frühlingsrauschen (Rustle of Spring)