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Making the Coast of Norway & Norwegian Fishing Boats.

  • ARTIST: George Atkinson

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Guy Brothers Lith. Cork.

  • MEDIUM: Colored lithograph.

    DATE: c.1855

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 10 x 15" (25.3 x 39 cm) plus title and margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: This lithograph shows a group of Norwegian fishing boats near the rugged coastline of Norway, their sails set as they work close to shore. The scene captures the character of northern maritime life in the mid-19th century, emphasizing the steep cliffs and changeable seas typical of the region. Drawn on stone by G. M. Atkinson Jr., the composition combines documentary accuracy with a calm, observational tone common to marine lithography of the period.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 18 x 23 inch mat for handling

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color save for faint mat line and some staining.

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