Louise Bath – Hallingdal-style Trunk with Folk Art Animals
NE-207LB
$400.00
Artist Statement:
Depictions of animals were popular on old Norwegian folk art. Originally; they were symbols in Christian teaching but then gave way to pure decoration. On this trunk, there is a bride on a unicorn, two deer and a reindeer, all subjects familiar to Norwegians in the 18th century.
Dimensions: 8 x 8.5 x 5.75 inches.
Materials: Trunk made by Mike Lusk, painted in oils and acrylic
Louise became interested in rosemaling 35 years ago and achieved a Vesterheim Gold Medal in Rosemaling in 2017. She enjoys the creativity of designing in different styles and passing her knowledge to others.