Artwork
Walpurgis Night in Bergslagen, Grangärde in Dalarna
Walpurgis Night in Bergslagen, Grangärde in Dalarna is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Anshelm Leonard Schultzberg. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Walpurgis Night in Bergslagen, Grangärde in Dalarna is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Swedish artist Anshelm Schultzberg in 1898. It is a landscape depicting a rural setting during a traditional spring festival.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a dark, hilly landscape with distant fires, capturing a Walpurgis Night celebration in Grangärde, Dalarna. The scene conveys a sense of quiet and peacefulness, with the fires adding warmth and light.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, dominated by shades of brown and green, and visible brushstrokes that give the painting a textured appearance. Its style reflects the post-impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The painting was included in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics and is now held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum in Sweden.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anshelm Schultzberg (28 September 1862 – 27 February 1945) was a Swedish painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
