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Ship in Ice

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22.0 x 36.0 cm
A sailing ship in pack ice. Exploring ships would often get stuck in the ice and had to wait till spring to sail again. Sometimes this even was the goal, so that the ship could function as a base for expeditions on the ice and to nearby islands. Thorolf Holmboe was born in Vefsn in Northern Norway and moved with his family to Tromsø further north at the age of 10. His father ran an art gallery and founded Tromsø Art Society.He was a student of the Norwegian painter legend Hans Gude in Berlin. He later lived and worked in both Paris and Oslo. In addition to painting, he did designs for pottery, posters and book-bindings art nouveau style.

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What aliases or alternate names does Thorolf Holmboe have?

Thorolf Holmboe appears under the alternate names Othar Ervigius Holmboe, Othar Holmboe, Jens Holmboe (Bailiff), Even Hammer Holmboe, Leonhard Christian Borchgrevink Holmboe.

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The color intensity of "Ship in Ice" is balanced. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

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Thorolf Holmboe (1866 – 1935)

Thorolf Holmboe (1866-1935) was a Norwegian painter known for his diverse styles, including Naturalism & Impressionism. Explore his landscapes, seascapes, and scenes of Northern Norway, represented in the National Gallery.

Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (Tromsø, Norway)

Discover art from Northern Norway at Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Tromsø! Explore historical & contemporary works, including Sámi art by Peder Balke & Olav Christopher Jenssen. Winner of Museum of the Year 2017. Visit Kunsthall Svalbard too!

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