A Warrior Is Captured
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Sign. 1870
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 27 x 37,7 cm h x w x d: Ram 47 x 60 x 3,5 cm h x w: Passepartout 55 x 42 cm
Inventory numberNMH 215/1890
AcqusitionPurchase 1890 from the artist
Other titlesTitle (sv): En krigare tas till fånga Title (en): A Warrior Is Captured
DescriptionDescription: The captive warrior, or Viking, was a recurring subject in both the Icelandic sagas and in 19th century art inspired by Old Norse narratives. Such captives were often held as thralls and they formed a central part of the social economy of the Old Norse tradition. Even Nordic warriors could be forced into thraldom and their families could be broken up, as was the case with the Norwegian king Olav Tryggvason who was captured and sold into thraldom for some years during his childhood.
Collection
TechniqueDrawing