The sunshine painter, Hans Dahl
- We are proud that Blaafarveværket is the first institution to highlight this important 19th-century artist. The idyll found in these images is closely linked to emotions. This is an exhibition to get excited about!
Hans Dahl (1849-1937) is known as the "Sunshine Painter". He was an artist who became immensely popular all over the world. Yet he is barely represented in Norwegian museums.
Dahl's art has a sparkling light and freshness. He consciously wanted to spread light and joy through his works, and painted what was "bright and playful" rather than "grey and angry".
He often draws his motifs from the fantastic nature of Western Norway and depicts cheerful people, especially young girls, often in an idyllic Western Norway landscape. His images represent the dream of the warmest and most beautiful summer day.
Hans Dahl's art is now coming "home". The exhibition at Blaafarveværket is the first museum exhibition of Hans Dahl's work and provides a unique opportunity to finally experience his art up close in Norway.
We invite the audience to embrace this Norwegian artistry, to rejoice and dream
