1015-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Classic poster in semi-matte paper with wooden frame

Product Description

Drawn by: Erik Werenskiold, 1899

About the illustration:

"Halvdan Svarte, 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 farm Hermanrud, west of Randsfjorden. Helga, daughter of the lord Dag the Wise of Tingelstad, was known as a proud and powerful woman in Hadeland. When Halvdan continued with his retinue, he chose to take the route over the ice. The sun had thawed the surface, and at Røykenvik the livestock had been watered so that manure and warmth weakened the ice. When 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. Halvdan disappeared and drowned. When the body was brought to Ringerike, nobles 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."

Product description:

Our framed posters in wooden frames are sturdy, durable, and ready to hang immediately! Experience art on thinner, high-quality paper with a classic semi-matte finish.

Features:

• Framed: The poster is delivered in the frame and is ready to hang on the wall.
• Frame material: Durable pine.
• Frame color: Available in black, white (smooth), and natural wood or dark brown wood (visible wood grain).
• Frame dimensions: 20–25 mm (0.79"–0.98") deep, 10–14 mm (0.4"–0.6") wide, balancing durability and style.
• Paper thickness: 170 gsm (65 lb), a solid base for artwork.
• Paper finish: Semi-matte finish that enhances colors with a subtle sheen.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass preserves the quality of your poster.
• Hanging kit: Includes equipment for easy hanging in landscape or portrait orientation.
• Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper and frame, supporting sustainable production.
• Available sizes: 6 sizes, in inches for the USA and Canada, centimeters for the rest of the world. Sizes may vary slightly by region.
• Packaging: Shipped in sturdy, protective packaging.
• Use: For indoor use.
• Printing and delivery: Printed and shipped on demand with no minimum order.