Peter Nicolai Arbo
1831–1892 · Norwegian · 5 artworks
RomanticismNational RomanticismDramatic compositionIdealized figuresHistorical accuracy (within Romanticism)Use of symbolismVivid color palettes
artist bio
Peter Nicolai Arbo was a Norwegian historical painter who specialized in depictions of Norse mythology and Norwegian history. His romantic and dramatic style helped to shape the visual representation of these subjects in the 19th century.
related: Hans Gude, Johan Christian Dahl, Adolph Tidemand
