1032-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Poster in matte paper with metal 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 chieftain 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 near 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 durable and elegant aluminum frame stands out with a sleek and polished finish. The poster is printed on thick, premium matte paper, which has a naturally smooth and uncoated surface.

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, and a hanging kit is included.

Features:

• Frame material: Durable aluminum.
• Frame color: Black.
• Frame dimensions: Approx. 20 mm (0.8") deep, 10 mm (0.4") wide to balance durability and style.
• Paper thickness: 200 gsm (80 lb) for a solid and long-lasting base.
• Paper finish: Premium matte, smooth, uncoated finish that feels luxurious.
• Protection: The poster is protected by shatterproof plexiglass.
• Environmental impact: Made with FSC-certified materials (or equivalent), supporting sustainable production.
• Hanging kit: Includes equipment for easy hanging in portrait or landscape orientation.
• 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: Delivered in sturdy, protective packaging.
• Use: For indoor use.
• Printing and delivery: Printed and shipped on demand with no minimum order.