1002-006-"Halvdan Svarte drowns in Røykenvik" - Poster with matte paper in gallery quality

Product description

Drawn by: Erik Werenskiold, 1899

About the illustration:

"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 farm Hermanrud, west of Randsfjorden. Helga, daughter of the chieftain Dag the Frode at 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 the 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 icy 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."

The poster is printed on our exclusive age-resistant gallery-quality paper. The paper is offwhite, uncoated, and is the preferred choice for art enthusiasts who appreciate world-class quality.

Features:

• Paper finish: Matte, uncoated, natural white (offwhite).
• Acid-free: Alkaline papermaking with pH above 7 to prevent yellowing or discoloration over time.
• Optical brightening agents (OBA): Little or no brightening agents for an even natural white color and long-lasting color stability.
• Paper thickness: 250 gsm (110 lb) for images that preserve quality for many years to come.
• Available sizes: 6 sizes; in inches for USA and Canada, and in centimeters for the rest of the world. Sizes may vary slightly by region.
• Packaging: Robust wrapping ensures safe and secure delivery.
• Environmental impact: FSC-certified paper and frame, supporting sustainable production.
• Printing and delivery: Printed and shipped on request with no minimum order.