1051-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Canvas picture
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1051-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Canvas picture
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 the 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.
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Our canvas prints provide enhanced texture and timeless beauty. The canvas texture enhances the natural look and feel of the image, creating a truly immersive art experience.
Features:
- Canvas material: Stretcher frame made mainly of FSC-certified wood. The canvas is a blend of cotton and polyester, weighing 300–350 gsm (110–130 lb) with a thickness of 350–400 microns.
- Thickness: Two options: Thin stretcher frame (2 cm/0.8") and thick stretcher frame (4 cm/1.6").
- Available sizes: 6 sizes, in inches (USA and Canada) and centimeters (rest of the world). Sizes may vary slightly by region.
- Packaging: Shipped in protective packaging for safe delivery.
- Hanging set: Included with each canvas, varies by country; included fittings for easy hanging.
- Additional information: Colored edges are not supported. Printed and delivered on request without minimum order.
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Narrow, Thick |
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| Size |
20x30 cm / 8x12", 30x40 cm / 12x16", 40x60 cm / 16x24", 50x70 cm / 20x28", 60x80 cm / 24x32", 70x100 cm / 28x40" |