nokken 1923Canvas with the painting Ncken by Theodor Kittelsen from 1904 (Norwegian title: Nkken ). This image, well known in Norway, where the skunk appears in a still dark pond in the evening, has shaped the perception of the skunk in Norway. The skunk is a supernatural male water creature that mainly lives in rivers, streams, ponds and lakes inland. The figure is known from old Nordic folklore and poetry since Old Norse times, mainly from legends and folk
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interest in Old Norse history and mythology grew in Northern Europe
Written sources also claim that the island has been Swedish for a very long time
is known for his fairytale motifs with goblins and princesses
In the picture we see a naked woman kneeling in a diffused landscape of plants in shades of blue
some drink straight from the bottle
the Fürstenberg family commissioned a large mural by Carl Larsson
Poster with the beautiful painting Forest Worker and His Children by Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857-1942)
a distinguished American figure renowned for his roles as a scientist
The painting is made by Gustaf Fjæstad (1868-1948) who began his artistic career as an assistant to Bruno Liljefors during the time he was doing decoration work for the Biological Museum
A military parade at Gärdet
Women punctured both lungs and had cosmetic surgery to remove ribs in order to tighten the corset as tight as possible