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Peter Nicolai Arbo

Norwegian1831–1892

Portrait of Peter Nicolai Arbo

About

Peter Nicolai Arbo was a Norwegian historical painter, who specialized in portraits and large narrative scenes from Norwegian history and Norse mythology. His best known work is The Wild Hunt of Odin (Oslo), a dramatic subject based on the Wild Hunt legend and Valkyrie, the two versions of which depict a female figure from Norse mythology.

Notable works

The Valkyrie

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

The Valkyrie

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

Works in the collection

3 works

The Valkyrie

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

The Valkyrie

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

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