Frits Thaulow was a Norwegian impressionist painter. I learned of him through the book Landscape Painting by Asher Durand and Birge Harrison. He was praised by Harrison for the way he painted water, and I agree, what a master he is!

I have never tried to paint something as complicated and detailed as this, so it was an excellent exercise for me. I especially loved how he created such texture on the buildings, when I look at this painting, I feel like I am transported to that place and time. I also love the depth of the water and the reflections, so perfect.

I learned PATIENCE above all with this painting. It took me quite awhile. And it's far from the original, mine is a little brighter in tone and I left out the tree at the end because I didn't really care for it.

Nordfransk Elveparti, Beth Cole after Frits Thaulow, Oil on Panel, 8 x 10

Thanks for taking a look. If you are interested in the others in this series, here are the links in order.

Sanford Gifford
George Inness
Alexei Savrasov
John Frederick Kensett
Robert Henri
Alexei Savrasov
John Frederick Kensett
Birge Harrison

Enjoy the day, my friend.

-Beth
Soli Deo Gloria

Art + Such Blog by Beth Cole

Painting With the Masters - Frits Thaulow