Theodor Kittelsen, the master og horror - Nasjonalmuseet

Theodor Kittelsen, "She covers the whole country", 1904. — Theodor Kittelsen, "She covers the whole country", 1904.
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Dag Andre Ivarsøy

Theodor Kittelsen, "Nu skal jeg sætte Knaphul i Bukserne dine til Jul", before 1891. — Theodor Kittelsen, "Nu skal jeg sætte Knaphul i Bukserne dine til Jul", before 1891.
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Dag Andre Ivarsøy

Theodor Kittelsen, “Pesta on the Stairs” (detail), between 1894 and 1896. — Theodor Kittelsen, “Pesta on the Stairs” (detail), between 1894 and 1896.
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Morten Thorkildsen

Theodor Kittelsen, “The Pauper” (detail), between 1894 and 1896. — Theodor Kittelsen, “The Pauper” (detail), between 1894 and 1896.
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Morten Thorkildsen

Kittelsen-horror in the collection

"I'll squeeze you the Way I'm squeezing the water out of this white stone!"

Then the Tabby went far, and farther than far

Mother, there's an Old Woman Coming

The Capercaillie Playing

The Pauper

Musstad

"Nøkken han sjunger paa Bøljen blaa"

Sweeping every Corner

Don't be afraid of me, my Lad

Sea Monster

Troll Birds

The Forest Troll

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