Ivar Kvalen (Quallen)

Ivar Kvalen, also known as Quallen, was a Norwegian folk artist, famous for his painted chests and furniture. The image above shows a chest with an elaborate design, featuring a teal blue background with intricate floral motifs painted in white and gold. This style of decorative painting, known as rosemaling, is a traditional Norwegian folk art form that emerged in the 18th century, with its roots in European Baroque painting.