Hoffossen på Ringeriket 1789

Erik Pauelsen’s “Hoffossen på Ringeriket” is a 1789 print depicting a waterfall in the Ringerike region of Norway. This detailed, finely crafted etching highlights the grandeur of nature and the artist’s talent for capturing the beauty of the landscape. The print's title and inscription suggest it was created for King Christian VII of Denmark. The dramatic depiction of the cascading waterfall is a testament to Pauelsen’s skill in representing natural scenes, a hallmark of his artistic career. The image is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and stands as a significant example of 18th-century Norwegian landscape art.