Jutulkamp 

Theodor Kittelsen created this pen and ink drawing titled "Jutulkamp". This work pulls its themes from Norwegian folklore where Jutuls, or Jötunn, were a race of giants. Kittelsen lived during the period of Norwegian romantic nationalism, when artists turned to local folk tales to create a distinct cultural identity. "Jutulkamp" is a depiction of the wild and sublime natural landscape of Norway with a gigantic Jutul looming over it. Kittelsen's choice of subject matter and style are tied to the project of creating a national identity through art, a phenomenon we see across Europe in the 19th century. To fully understand the significance of works like this, we need to examine the history of nationalism, folklore studies, and the cultural institutions that promoted national art movements. The image gives us clues about the artist's intentions, but it requires deeper research to interpret its meanings.