Frederik Collett Indtast en
stemning ikke
et galleri.
Vælg en stemning, og rummet svarer selv — lyset køles eller varmes, luften skifter tempo, og kun de værker, der bærer den følelse, træder frem fra mørket. Alt andet viger tilbage i skyggen.
Frederik Collett
A Life in the Norwegian Landscape Frederik Collett lived much of his life within the quiet rhythms of the Norwegian landscape. Born in Christiania in 1839, he was part of a family with deep roots in the country's political and official circles. His early years were shaped by the presence of his father, Justice Johan Collett, and his grandfather, the statesman Jonas Collett. Though his mother passed away only days after his birth, his p
ath toward the canvas was set early through an eight-year education in art, which included visits to Hans Gude in Düsseldorf. He moved between different settings depending on the season. In the winter months, he sought the interior, settling around Lillehammer. When summer arrived, he moved toward the sea. This seasonal movement allowed him to observe the changing light and textures of the Norwegian coast and mountains. His travels al…