Louise Bath – Hallingdal-style Trunk with Folk Art Animals

Artist Statement:  Depictions of animals were popular on old Norwegian folk art. Originally; they were symbols in Christian teaching but then gave way to pure decoration. On this trunk, there is a bride on a unicorn, two deer and a reindeer, all subjects familiar to Norwegians in the 18th century. Dimensions:  8 x 8.5 x…

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Artist Statement: 

Depictions of animals were popular on old Norwegian folk art. Originally; they were symbols in Christian teaching but then gave way to pure decoration. On this trunk, there is a bride on a unicorn, two deer and a reindeer, all subjects familiar to Norwegians in the 18th century.

Dimensions:  8 x 8.5 x 5.75 inches.

Materials:  Trunk made by Mike Lusk, painted in oils and acrylic

Louise became interested in rosemaling 35 years ago and achieved a Vesterheim Gold Medal in Rosemaling in 2017. She enjoys the creativity of designing in different styles and passing her knowledge to others.

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