The Return of the Bear Hunter
Adolph Tidemand · 1862
Why it's great
A hunter returns home with a bear he's killed, as the family and villagers greet him. Adolph Tidemand painted scenes of Norwegian rural life that were popular across Europe. The hunter is a hero. It's a scene from a harsh but proud way of life.
Where to see it
📍 National Museum of Art, Architecture and DesignOslo, Norway
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Adolph Tidemand was born in Mandal, Norway, and trained in Copenhagen and Düsseldorf. He lived much of his life in Germany and Norway, painting scenes of Norwegian farmers and folk traditions. He helped create the image of Norwegian national identity in the 1800s. He died in Christiania in 1876.
