Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928) was a Norwegian painter and printmaker who is celebrated as one of Norway’s most significant artists. He is best known for his vivid and intensely personal landscapes of his home region of Jølster in Western Norway. His work is deeply rooted in the natural world and the cultural traditions of his rural surroundings.
Astrup’s style is characterized by a strong, almost naive, connection to his subjects. He used bold colors and simplified forms to capture the essence of the Norwegian landscape—its deep fjords, misty mountains, and lush, sometimes dramatic, vegetation.
Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought to capture the national romanticism of Norway, Astrup focused on the everyday, the familiar, and the magical aspects of his local environment. He often depicted scenes from his own garden, the farms of his neighbors, and the seasonal changes that defined life in Jølster.
Though he lived a relatively short life and struggled with illness, Astrup’s artistic output was prolific. His work was largely overlooked during his lifetime, but it has since gained international recognition for its unique vision and profound connection to place. Today, the Astruptunet, his former home and studio in Jølster, is a museum dedicated to his life and work, attracting visitors from all over the world who want to experience the landscapes that inspired his art.
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| Midsummer Eve Bonfire |
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| A Night in June in the Garden |
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| Alhustunet, Jølster |
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| Apple Trees in Bloom |
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| Bird on a Stone |
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| Birthday in the Garden |
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| Buttercup Night, Jølster |
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| Buttercup Night |
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| By the Open Door |
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| Clear June Night |
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| Early Summer in Jølster |
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| Evening primrose, rhubarb, goose, and bird cherry |
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| Evening primrose, rhubarb, goose, and bird cherry |
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| Farmstead, Jølster |
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| Foxgloves |
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| Foxgloves |
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| June Night with an Old West Country Farmyard |
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| Living Room at Sandalstrand |
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| March Morning |
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| Marigold Night |
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| Rhubarb |
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| Sandal Shore |
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| Spring Evening at the Vicarage Pond |
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| Spring Evening in Jølster |
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| Spring Night in the Garden |
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| Summer and Playing Children |
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| Sunday |
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| The Befring Mountain Farms |
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| The Old Woman with the Lantern |
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| The Parsonage by Moonlight |
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