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The North Cape

Dimensions
38.0 x 51.0 cm
By the time Balke executed this work, dated 1853 at the lower right, the North Cape had become a signature image. He employed his materials cannily: the smooth paper support is well suited to the flatly applied, gradated tones of the sky, which is clear, save for the quickly worked clouds that form a dome with the moon as its keystone. The cape’s massif appears as a single broad horizontal stroke of dark gray paint, with visible brush marks that contribute a subtle note of texture. This restraint was abandoned through the use of bolder impasto for the snowy crags and the surface of the water.

Questions & Answers

Who made "The North Cape", and when?

The author of "The North Cape" is Peder Balke, and the work is dated 1853.

Where can I find statistics about "The North Cape" by Peder Balke?

The Stats page of "The North Cape" by Peder Balke presents public visit statistics: monthly visits of this artwork, a comparison with the artist's most viewed works, and where its visitors come from.

How can I view "The North Cape" by Peder Balke as a slideshow?

The diaporama of "The North Cape" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.

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Peder Balke (1804 – 1887)

Discover Peder Balke (1804-1887), a Norwegian Romantic painter celebrated for dramatic landscapes & social activism. Explore his sublime depictions of Norway's nature and unique artistic vision.

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