Frithiof and Ingeborg
1880s
Imagine a Viking romance novel come to life: here, the hero Frithiof is carrying his beloved Ingeborg across a terrifyingly fast river. August Malmström painted this scene from a famous Norse saga, placing the couple on a tiny rock ledge while massive, misty mountains loom over them. It’s a perfect example of Romanticism, where nature is huge, scary, and beautiful, making the humans look small but brave. The churning white water looks so real you can almost hear the roar!
Location: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
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