Stetind in Fog | Peder Balke | 1864 18th Century This 19th century painting depicts

This 19th century painting depicts a mysterious wintry forest landscape

The sharp realism of the features and the claustrophobic closeness of the composition transform comedy into something deeply ambiguous

The Laughing Demon by Katsushika Hokusai

while the darkened trees and distant shoreline suggest isolation and inevitability

Stetind in Fog | Peder Balke | 1864 18th Century This 19th century painting depictsPeder Balke was a Norwegian painter. He is known for portraying the landscape of Norway in a romantic and dramatic manner. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning