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      Frits Thaulow, 1847 – 1906

      De 100 beroemdste schilderijen van Frits Thaulow, gerangschikt

      Het meest geliefde schilderij van Frits Thaulow is At Quimperlé. The Old Church by the River en At Quimperle (1901) volgen daarna in de lijst met doeken die lezers het beste kennen. Onze catalogus bevat 140 werken van Frits Thaulow: hier zijn de 100 bekendste, elk met het jaartal, het museum en wat het werk zo bijzonder maakt.

      Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in oktober 2026. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde oliereductie op linnen canvas, of als een fine art print, uitgevoerd in de door u gekozen afmeting.

      Portret van Frits Thaulow
      Frits Thaulow · 1847 – 1906
      Geboren · overleden
      1847 – 1906, Christiania
      Stroming
      Impressionism
      Werken in onze catalogus
      140
      Meest bekend
      At Quimperlé
      Meeste werken in
      National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

      Top 10 schilderijen van Frits Thaulow: de doeken die iedereen kent

      At Quimperlé door Frits Thaulow
      1

      At Quimperlé

      Oil On Canvas

      The scene unfolds in the landscape of At Quimperlé, a work that captures a quiet moment in the French countryside. Painted by Frits Thaulow, this piece invites the viewer into a serene setting where nature holds center stage. The artist focuses on the gentle rhythms of the land, presenting a view that feels immediate and alive. It is a landscape that breathes with the stillness of the river and the…

      The Old Church by the River door Frits Thaulow
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      The Old Church by the River

      Oil

      There is a certain stillness in this scene, a moment caught between the movement of the river and the permanence of stone. The composition centers on a church, its red roof providing a warm anchor amidst the surrounding greenery. It sits nestled by the riverbank, a place where the architecture seems to have grown naturally from the earth rather than being imposed upon it. Trees frame the structure, their leaves…

      At Quimperle (1901) door Frits Thaulow
      3

      At Quimperle

      1901 · Oil On Canvas

      At Quimperle is an oil on canvas painting by the Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow. Created in 1901, this work presents a landscape scene centered on a river flowing through a forest. The composition focuses on the natural world, specifically depicting a river, trees, birds, a green field, water, and the sky. The scene captures a specific moment in the French countryside, where the river winds through the terrain.

      La rivière à Manéhouville (près de Dieppe) door Frits Thaulow
      4

      La rivière à Manéhouville (près de Dieppe)

      Oil On Canvas

      The work before us is titled La rivière à Manéhouville (près de Dieppe), a quiet oil on canvas painted by Frits Thaulow. This particular piece is held within the collection of the Château-Musée in Dieppe. It captures a specific moment of rural life along the river, reflecting the artist's deep connection to the French landscape during his time in the region.

      The River at Beaulieu door Frits Thaulow
      5

      The River at Beaulieu

      Oil On Canvas · Reading Public Museum, Reading

      The painting depicts a river flowing through a countryside landscape. The water occupies a central position, appearing calm as it moves along its path. In the background, trees line the banks, providing a dark, textured contrast to the surface of the river. Above the water, several birds are positioned in flight, their forms small against the sky. The light reflects off the surface of the river, creating highlights that define…

      On the Grand Canal, Venice (1885) door Frits Thaulow
      6

      On the Grand Canal, Venice

      1885 · Oil On Panel

      In this work, titled On the Grand Canal, Venice, we encounter a quiet moment captured by the Norwegian painter Frits Thaulow. Created in 1885, the painting offers a specific glimpse into the atmosphere of the Italian waterways. It reflects a period when the artist was exploring the unique light and character of the region.

      On the Grand Canal, Venice door Frits Thaulow
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      On the Grand Canal, Venice

      Oil On Panel

      We are looking at On the Grand Canal, Venice, a work by the Norwegian painter Frits Thaulow. Created about 1885, this piece captures a specific moment of activity along the famous Venetian waterway. The scene focuses on the canal itself, populated by several boats that drift through the water. It is a quiet observation of a bustling maritime setting.

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      Picquigny (1899) door Frits Thaulow
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      Picquigny

      1899 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      In this oil on canvas work, titled Picquigny, Frits Thaulow captures a quiet moment along the river Somme. Painted in 1899, the scene focuses on the village of…

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      Wat Frits Thaulow het meest schilderde

      De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen op deze doeken, elk met zijn meest geliefde voorbeeld.

      Waar de doeken van Frits Thaulow hangen

      De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

      Museum Stad Werken van Frits Thaulow Schilderijen uit deze lijst
      National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, OsloNational Museum of Art, Architecture and Design Oslo 38 Midnight in Amiens, Monks on the Deck, View from Jæren
      Oslo Museum, OsloOslo Museum Oslo 4 Portrait of Fredrik Collett, Stortings plass, Eva Sars spaserende i Slottsparken med en venninne
      Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 5 On the coast. Motif from Jaeren, Norway, A January Day in Norway, Spring Thaw
      Walters Art Museum, BaltimoreWalters Art Museum Baltimore 2 Village on the Bank of a Stream, The Adige River at Verona
      Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg, StrasbourgMusée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg Strasbourg 2 Landscape, Old factory on the Somme (Evening)
      Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts Boston 3 Skiers at the Top of a Snow-covered Hill
      Reading Public Museum, ReadingReading Public Museum Reading 1 The River at Beaulieu
      Statens Museum for Kunst, KopenhagenStatens Museum for Kunst Kopenhagen 1 View of Amerikavej in Copenhagen

      De meest geliefde canvas van Frits Thaulow uit elk decennium

      1. 1870s
      2. 1880s
        On the Grand Canal, Venice (1885) door Frits Thaulow
        Op nummer 6 van 100

        On the Grand Canal, Venice

        Leeftijd 33 – 42

        In this work, titled On the Grand Canal, Venice, we encounter a quiet moment captured by the Norwegian painter Frits Thaulow. Created in 1885, the painting offers a…

      3. 1890s
        Seine (1890) door Frits Thaulow
        8 van 100

        Seine

        Leeftijd 43 – 52
      4. 1900s
        At Quimperle (1901) door Frits Thaulow
        3 van 100

        At Quimperle

        Leeftijd 53 – 59

        At Quimperle is an oil on canvas painting by the Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow. Created in 1901, this work presents a landscape scene centered on a river flowing…

      Over de doeken van Frits Thaulow: uw vragen beantwoord

      Wat is het bekendste schilderij van Frits Thaulow?Lees het antwoord

      At Quimperlé, gevolgd door The Old Church by the River en At Quimperle (1901).

      Wat zijn de 10 bekendste schilderijen van Frits Thaulow?Lees het antwoord

      At Quimperlé, The Old Church by the River, At Quimperle, La rivière à Manéhouville (près de Dieppe), The River at Beaulieu, On the Grand Canal, Venice, On the Grand Canal, Venice, Seine, Washerwomen at Quimperle en Autumn. Elk canvas in de bovenstaande ranglijst is voorzien van het jaartal en het museum.

      Hoeveel werken heeft Frits Thaulow in totaal geschilderd?Lees het antwoord

      140 werken van Frits Thaulow zijn opgenomen in onze catalogus, gedateerd van 1875 tot 1906.

      Waar kan ik de beroemdste doeken van Frits Thaulow bekijken?Lees het antwoord

      Voornamelijk in National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Oslo), Oslo Museum (Oslo) en Nationalmuseum (Stockholm); de bovenstaande lijst vermeldt elk museum en de bijbehorende doeken.

      Wanneer schilderde Frits Thaulow deze geliefde doeken?Lees het antwoord

      In 1890s, die 36 van de 100 werken op deze pagina vertegenwoordigt, waaronder Seine.

      Wat zijn de vroegste en laatste beroemde doeken van Frits Thaulow?Lees het antwoord

      Het oudste canvas hier is Portrait of Fredrik Collett (1875); het nieuwste is Canal in Volendam (1906).

      Wat schilderde Frits Thaulow het vaakst?Lees het antwoord

      Rivers (13), Water (7) en Buildings (7), verspreid over de 100 werken op deze pagina.

      Met welk medium schilderde Frits Thaulow het vaakst?Lees het antwoord

      Oil On Canvas, gebruikt in 5 van de 100 werken op deze pagina.

      Bij welke stroming behoort het schilderij van Frits Thaulow?Lees het antwoord

      Impressionism, zoals de doeken op deze pagina laten zien.

      Welke doeken van Frits Thaulow hangen in het National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design?Lees het antwoord

      Het National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo herbergt 38 van de werken op deze pagina, waaronder Midnight in Amiens, Monks on the Deck en View from Jæren.

      Kan ik een reproductie van een Frits Thaulow canvas kopen?Lees het antwoord

      Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan via de eigen pagina worden besteld als een handgeschilderd olieverfreproductie, of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.

      Frits Thaulow: een leven in verf

      A Norwegian Voice in the Impressionist Chorus

      Frits Thaulow, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than Monet or Renoir, nevertheless occupies a significant and compelling space within the narrative of 19th-century Impressionism. Born Johan Frederik Thaulow in Oslo (then Christiania) in 1847, he wasn’t simply *influenced* by the French movement; he actively participated in it, bringing a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility to its exploration of light, atmosphere, and modern life. His story is one of artistic pilgrimage, bridging the cool, dramatic landscapes of Norway with the burgeoning avant-garde scene of Paris, ultimately forging a style uniquely his own—one deeply rooted in naturalism yet infused with an Impressionistic shimmer. Thaulow’s lineage provided him with both privilege and intellectual stimulation; his father was a prosperous chemist, and his mother came from the respected Munch family (a connection that places him within the orbit of Edvard Munch, though their artistic paths diverged). This background afforded him access to education at the Royal Academy of Drawing in Oslo and later, crucial formative studies in Copenhagen and Karlsruhe under Hans Gude, a pivotal figure in Norwegian landscape painting.

      From Scandinavian Shores to French Light

      The early seeds of Thaulow’s artistic vision were sown amidst the rugged beauty of his native Norway. However, a turning point arrived with his journey to Skagen, Denmark, in 1879. This coastal village was rapidly becoming a magnet for artists drawn by its unique light and the raw authenticity of life along the North Sea. Alongside Christian Krohg, a lifelong friend and fellow artist, Thaulow immersed himself in capturing the lives of fishermen, the drama of the sea, and the ever-changing moods of the Danish coastline. This experience proved transformative, pushing him beyond traditional academic techniques towards a more direct engagement with observation and a looser, more expressive brushstroke. It was here that he began to truly grapple with the fleeting effects of light—a hallmark of Impressionism—and to develop his signature ability to depict water in all its nuanced glory. He meticulously studied Gude’s approach to landscape painting, absorbing the lessons of tonal harmony and atmospheric perspective – techniques that would inform his own artistic practice for decades to come. Thaulow's fascination with capturing the subtleties of natural light would become a cornerstone of his distinctive style.

      The Influence of Hans Gude

      Hans Gude’s teachings at Karlsruhe profoundly shaped Thaulow’s artistic development. Gude championed a humanist aesthetic, emphasizing the importance of portraying human emotion alongside the grandeur of nature. This conviction resonated deeply with Thaulow's own sensibilities and instilled in him a belief that art should serve as a conduit for conveying profound truths about the human condition. Furthermore, Gude’s insistence on capturing the immediacy of experience—the fleeting sensations of color and light—provided Thaulow with invaluable guidance on how to translate observation into artistic expression. Thaulow's dedication to mastering these techniques cemented his position as one of Norway’s foremost landscape painters.

      The Skagen Years: Collaboration and Innovation

      The summer of 1879 marked a pivotal moment in Thaulow’s artistic trajectory – his arrival in Skagen, Denmark. This coastal enclave was rapidly attracting artists eager to immerse themselves in the extraordinary luminosity of the North Sea and to depict the daily life of its inhabitants. Thaulow joined forces with Christian Krohg, forging an enduring creative partnership that would propel them both toward groundbreaking innovations. Together, they embarked on ambitious projects documenting Skagen’s landscapes and portraying the faces of ordinary fishermen—a bold departure from prevailing artistic conventions. The collaborative spirit fostered by Skagen fueled Thaulow's experimentation with color palettes and brushstrokes, pushing him beyond conventional academic formulas. He sought to capture not merely what he *saw*, but what he *felt* – conveying the emotional resonance of the Nordic winter landscapes with remarkable sensitivity.

      Parisian Reflections: Embracing Impressionism

      Thaulow’s initial foray into Parisian art circles saw him absorbing the influence of Impressionist luminaries like Monet and Renoir. However, Thaulow quickly recognized that Paris offered a different kind of artistic challenge—one requiring him to abandon his preoccupation with meticulous detail in favor of capturing the ephemeral beauty of light and atmosphere. He embraced the Impressionistic ethos of spontaneity and immediacy, prioritizing expressive brushstrokes over precise representation. This stylistic shift reflected Thaulow’s evolving understanding of art's role as a vehicle for conveying emotion and capturing fleeting moments—a core principle of Impressionism that would define his artistic output for years to come. His Parisian paintings are characterized by a luminous quality—a masterful manipulation of color and light—that distinguishes them from the more restrained landscapes of his Norwegian homeland.

      Legacy and Recognition

      Thaulow’s contributions to Norwegian and European art were widely recognized during his lifetime. He received numerous accolades, including appointments as a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav and membership in the French Legion of Honor. His work was exhibited extensively throughout Europe and garnered critical acclaim for its poetic sensibility and technical mastery. Despite this recognition, Thaulow’s reputation has perhaps been somewhat overshadowed by his more celebrated Impressionist contemporaries. However, a renewed appreciation for his unique artistic vision is emerging. Today, his paintings are held in prominent collections around the world, including the National Gallery of Norway, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Winter at Simoa River, Fra Beaulieu, and A Morning River Scene stand as testaments to his skill, showcasing his ability to capture not just a visual likeness of a place but also its emotional resonance. Frits Thaulow’s legacy lies in his ability to synthesize the principles of Impressionism with a distinctly Scandinavian aesthetic, creating works that are both visually captivating and deeply evocative—a quiet master who continues to enchant viewers with his serene depictions of nature and the beauty of everyday life.

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