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 path 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 setti…