Norwegian Hunter and Woman in Gudbrandsdal Dress, 1860, Paper

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Norwegian Folk Costumes from Gudbrandsdal – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s : This expressive 19th-century chromolithograph depicts two figures in traditional regional … Read more Norwegian Folk Costumes from Gudbrandsdal – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s : This expressive 19th-century chromolithograph depicts two figures in traditional regional dress from Gudbrandsdal, a prominent valley in central Norway known for its strong cultural traditions and distinctive folk costumes. Set in a mountainous forest landscape, the scene shows a man leaning on his musket while gesturing in conversation with a woman who stands across from him near a carved wooden wayside marker. The man is dressed in a long white wool tunic decorated with green trim, tan breeches, and high black boots. A red cap and powder horn complete his hunting attire. A rifle rests upright in front of him, and his posture suggests he is either telling a story or giving directions. The woman wears a layered green skirt, dark shawl, and blue jacket with a patterned scarf at the collar. Her hair is neatly tied and she stands with arms folded, listening attentively. See less