1045-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Classic poster in semi-matte paper with poster strip

Product description

Drawn by: Erik Werenskiold, 1899

Snorre writes:

"Halfdan the Black, father of Harald Fairhair, was a powerful petty king who ruled over large parts of Eastern Norway. One winter, he was a guest at Helga the Hair-Prude's feast at the Hermanrud farm, west of Randsfjorden. Helga, daughter of chieftain Dag the Frode of Tingelstad, was known as a proud and powerful woman in Hadeland. When Halfdan continued on with his retinue, he chose to take the path over the ice. The sun had thawed the surface, and near Røykenvik, livestock had been watered so that manure and warmth weakened the ice. As the king and his retinue passed, it broke. Horses and men plunged into the ice-cold water—some clung to the sleds, others were dragged down by panicked animals. Halfdan disappeared and drowned. When the body was brought to Ringerike, chieftains from Romerike, Vestfold, and Hedmark all wished to bury him in mounds to gain luck and good years. The solution was to divide the body into four: the head was buried in a mound at Stein in Ringerike, the rest distributed, and all the mounds were named Halvdanshauger. The picture shows the drama as the ice breaks—men and horses fight for their lives. 

Description

Our minimalist wooden poster frames are made with four magnetic wooden sticks, two that clamp the top of the poster and two that clamp the bottom to give a vintage look. Experience art on thinner, high-quality paper with a classic semi-matte finish.

The poster and frame are packed separately in a box, and assembly must be done by the recipient. It is easy to put them together – no expertise is needed.

Features:

• Poster frame material: Durable pine.
• Poster frame colors: Available in black, white, natural wood, and dark brown, with a matching color cord.
• Design: Magnetic poster frames that prevent damage to the poster and allow easy style changes.
• Paper thickness: 170 gsm (65 lb) for a durable artwork.
• Paper finish: Semi-matte finish that highlights colors with a subtle gloss and keeps the artwork in perfect condition.
• Environmental impact: Made with FSC-certified materials (or equivalent), supporting sustainable production.
• Assembly: The poster and poster frames are packed separately; simple assembly is required by the recipient.
• Available sizes: 6 sizes; in inches for the USA and Canada, and in centimeters for the rest of the world. Sizes may vary slightly by region.
• Packaging: Robust packaging ensures the poster and poster frame are delivered in perfect condition.
• Use: For indoor use.
• Printing and delivery: Printed and shipped on request with no minimum order.