Viking Magazine - September 2020 - 20
The Life of Nikolai Astrup
Aug. 30, 1880
Astrup is born in Bremanger,
Norway.
1880s
The family moves to the rural
village of Ålhus in Jølster,
where Astrup's father has been
appointed as pastor. Astrup
develops asthma and begins a
lifelong battle with respiratory
illness from weak lungs.
" The Befring
Mountain Farms "
Chiaroscuro
woodcut
on paper, 1920
1890s
Astrup becomes a prolifi c
sketch artist, drawing mystical
trolls, trees, traditional farm
life and much more on scraps
of paper. Astrup is sent to the
cathedral school in Trondheim
to follow in his father's
footsteps, despite his strong
passion and preference for art.
1899
Astrup is fi nally given
permission to study art in Oslo.
He attends Harriet Backer's
private art school and the Royal
School of Drawing.
1901
A grant enables Astrup to travel
to Germany, where he studies
art by visiting many museums.
1902
He enrolls at the Académie
Colarossi in Paris and trains
with Norwegian artist Christian
Krohg. While in Paris Astrup
becomes fascinated with the
Japanese art form ukiyo-e
(woodblock prints), which
later fuels his own pioneering
pursuit of woodcuts.
May 1902
After studying abroad, Astrup
returns to his roots in Jølster-
where he remains for the rest
of his life.
1904
Astrup starts creating his
fi rst woodcuts.
April 1905
Astrup's fi rst solo exhibit is
held at Blomqvist's Auction
House and Gallery in Oslo. He
sells many works and receives
critical praise.
1912
Astrup purchases Sandalstrand
(now called Astruptunet),
an old cotter's farm on the
hilly shores of Lake Jølster.
Transforming the cabins and
surrounding land becomes a
labor of love for the artist over
the next 15 years.
1912-1915
Astrup's work is included in
exhibitions across Europe
and North America, including
Vienna, Gothenborg,
Copenhagen and San
Francisco.
May 1918
Astrup's fi rst woodcut
exhibition is held at the Artists'
Association in Oslo.
Dec. 23, 1907
Astrup marries Engel Sunde,
a young peasant girl from the
region, who later becomes a
celebrated textile designer.
Jan. 21, 1928
Astrup dies in January.
After years of declining health,
Astrup passes away at the age
of 47 from complications of
pneumonia. An impressive
memorial exhibit is held in
Oslo and Bergen later that year
to honor his life and work.
Litt le House on the Hill side
Three hours and 38 minutes from Bergen (by car), Astrup's home, studio and farm are
preserved as a museum open to the public. The property is now called Astruptunet
('tunet' denotes a cluster of buildings, plus the land between them) and is truly a gem to
behold in person. Guided tours are available, and there's a cafeteria in the old basement
to rest and refuel. For prices and details, visit sfkm.no/astruptunet.
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