Quadriptych "Renaissance of a Nation"

Quadruptich "Revival of the Nation"

Artist: Grete Prytz Kittelsen

The work was created in the late 1940s, during the artist's student years.

Description:

The wall composition "quadruptich" consists of four separate works, made of sheet copper using the technique of hand-engraving.

The composition depicts scenes from everyday life, with symbolic motifs inspired by cultural traditions.

The details are carefully crafted, giving the piece volume and depth.

Specifications:

Material: Sheet copper, treated with a chemical process for color enhancement, with a lacquer coating to preserve the work.

Dimensions: 4 pieces, each 40×20 cm.

Technique: Handcraft, engraving.

Style: Ethnic symbolism.

Condition: Perfect, ready to decorate the interior.

Price: 60,000 NOK, negotiable.

This decorative and applied art piece was gifted by the artist to a fellow student during their years of study. Later, the heirs of the owner sold the work at an antique fair in Bergen in 2022