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Eilert Adelsteen Normann
A magnanimous and perceptive soul

Change arrived with the northerner, Eilert Adelsteen Normann (1848–1918), from Bodin.

Eilert Adelsteen NormannEilert Adelsteen Normann studied in Düsseldorf, and even though he was not taught by Hans Gude, but by the more modern Eugène Dücker from Estonia, he did follow the more or less theatrical standpoint that was preferred in Düsseldorf. This is evident in his painting “From Lauksund, Raftsundet” (1887). To be sure, the tall mountains do indeed tower in the background, but focus is primarily on the reflection of the sky in the water and the boats on the fjord.

Adelsteen Normann was a magnanimous and perceptive soul who encouraged talented northerners to study abroad. One of them was his cousin, Ole Juul.

Exhibitions / Sections

Utstilling med bilder av Jonny Andvik

All 2025

Jonny Andvik

Jonny Andvik (1966 - ) has established himself as one of Norway's leading figurative artists. Born in Porsgrunn, Telemark, Andvik studied at the School of Graphic Design, Lille Ulefoss from 1984-86 and at the Exeter College of Art & Design (England) four years later.

Utstilling med bilder av Lars Lerin

Permanent Exhibition

Lars Lerin

Has lived in Lofoten for many years and is considered one of the most outstanding watercolour painters in the world.

Lofotmalerne

Permanent Exhibition

Painters of Lofoten

The gallery contains an ample collection of paintings by widely acknowledged artists like Otto Sinding, Gunnar Berg, Even Ulving, Adelsteen Normann, Einar Berger, Ole Juul, Thorolf Holmboe and several others. 

Events

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