Norwegian rose painting

by Nils Ellingsgard

This book tells the fascinating story of Norwegian rose painting. It is a fascinating story. In conditions of poverty, this folk art emerged and achieved a high degree of artistic excellence and it spread through most of the country.. Norwegian rose painting is deeply rooted in the Norwegian experience of nature, character, and the personal, spontaneous and unconventional elements of life. The author of this book, Nils Ellingsgard, is one of Norway's leading decorative painters and historians of Norwegian rose painting. He occasionally comes to America and give classes on the folk art form.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988