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The Temptation of Frithiof (from Frithiof's saga)
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    The Temptation of Frithiof (from Frithiof's saga)

    TitleThe Temptation of Frithiof (from Frithiof's saga)
  • Technique/ MaterialOil on paper laid down on canvas
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b) 100 x 73 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 102,9 x 75,9 x 3,7 cm
    Ram [med hänge]: (dj) 4
  • Artist/Maker Artist: August Malmström, Swedish, born 1829-10-14, dead 1901-10-18
  • CategoryPaintings, Paintings
  • Inventory No.NM 7115
  • AcquisitionPurchase 2012 with fund from Magda and Max Ettler
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    In this picture the landscape is in focus and, in a grove of the forest, Frithiof and King Ring, who is newly wed with Ingeborg, have sat down to rest. The king has fallen asleep and Frithiof is severely tempted: should he take the king’s life or not?