The Sandvik Fiord
Hans Gude · 1879
Why it's great
Mountains rise over a calm fjord, with the water reflecting the sky and a few boats. Hans Gude painted the grand scenery of Norway, which made him one of the most famous Norwegian painters. The picture shows the beauty of the fjords. It's a classic Norwegian view.
Where to see it
📍 NationalmuseumStockholm, Sweden
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Hans Gude was born in Christiania (Oslo), Norway, and spent much of his career in Germany. He was a star of Norwegian landscape painting, depicting mountains, fjords and coasts. He taught in Düsseldorf and Berlin and trained many painters. He died in Berlin in 1903.
