The North CapePeder Balke · 1850
1850
7.0 x 8.0 cm
The North Cape was one of Balke’s favorite motifs. His repetition of the present composition, albeit with differences in the details, invites close comparison of his various approaches to painting it. In this diminutive version, not quite three inches high, active brushwork takes on an outsize role relative to the subject, suggesting that the artist’s aim was not so much descriptive as evocative.
Peder Balke (1804 – 1887)
Discover Peder Balke (1804-1887), a Norwegian Romantic painter celebrated for dramatic landscapes & social activism. Explore his sublime depictions of Norway's nature and unique artistic vision.
About this artwork
- Title: The North Cape
- Artist: Peder Balke
- Year: 1850
- Original dimensions: 7.0 x 8.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Driftwood
Questions & Answers
How much light do the colors of "The North Cape" appear to reflect?
The luminance recorded for "The North Cape" by Peder Balke is dark.
Do the colors of "The North Cape" appear strong or soft?
The color intensity of "The North Cape" is balanced. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
How big is the original "The North Cape"?
The recorded dimensions of "The North Cape" by Peder Balke are 7 x 8 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.