Night

Thaulow received an academic artist education and later specialized in seascapes. One of the first painters in Norway to begin working en plein air, he created a gallery of images of the Scandinavian countryside that are subtle in mood, including masterly nocturnes such as the present canvas.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 5 minutes): Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 16 (1st movement)