Frieze: The Swan Maidens
Art
The Swan Maidens' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze depicts three valkyries (Alrund, Svankvit and Alvit) who appeared in swan form. They were caught and married by three brothers, one of whom was Volund (Wayland) the smith.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2303
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Volund the Smith has Thoughts of Revenge
Art
Volund has thoughts of revenge' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze shows the smith contemplating revenge for the indignities he suffered at the hands of Nidud. He has a walking stick because Nidud severed his hamstrings, and he contemplates the children who will be the vehicle of his vengeance.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2304
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: The Eagle in Yggdrasill
Art
The Eagle in Yggdrasill' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The eagle sits in the top branches of Yggdrasill, the World Tree, while the squirrel Ratatosk carries the eagle's words to Nidhogg, who sits beneath the tree gnawing its roots.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2305
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: The Warning about Ragnarok
Art
The Warning about Ragnarok' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. Garm, the dog that guards the underworld, dominates this frieze, as he howls to warn that Ragnarok has arrived. Around him are the three cocks that will crow to warn of the impending battle, and the giants that will fight the gods on the plain Vigrid.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2306
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Deer grazing on Yggdrasill
Art
Deer grazing on Yggdrasill' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze had been removed for conservation and the photograph shows a replacement painting.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2307
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Vidar defeats the Wolf Fenrir
Art
Vidar defeats the wolf Fenrir' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze shows Vidar, son of Odin, defeating his father's slayer. To prevent the wolf's teeth hurting him, he wears a shoe made from all the cobblers' off-cuts.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2308
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Odin on Sleipnir
Art
Odin on Sleipnir' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze shows Odin on his eight-legged horse Sleipnir.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2309
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Embla
Art
Embla' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze depicts the first woman Embla (Elm) who was created together with the first man Askr (Ash) by the gods Odin, Hoenir and Lodur.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2310
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Ask
Art
Ask' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze depicts the first man Askr (Ash) who was created together with the first woman Embla (Elm) by the gods Odin, Hoenir and Lodur.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2311
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Thor in his Chariot
Art
Thor in his chariot' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze shows Thor in his chariot which is drawn by two goats.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2312
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Freyr and Skirnir
Art
Freyr and Skirnir' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. Freyr tells Skirnir of his love for Gerd, and sends him off to woo her on his behalf.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2313
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: The Norns pour Water on Yggdrasill
Art
The Norns pour water on Yggdrasill' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze depicts two of the Norns watering Yggdrasill with water from the Well of Urd. It is said that the spray water from the well is what causes dew in the valleys, and is why Yggdrasill remains evergreen.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2314
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Freyr and Gerd Meet
Art
Freyr and Gerd meet' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze depicts their meeting after Skirnir has wooed Gerd on Frey's behalf.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2315
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Nidhogg
Art
Nidhogg' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. This frieze depicts Nidhogg, the beast that gnaws the roots of Yggdrasill.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2316
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: The Death of Balder
Art
The Death of Balder' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. It depicts the moment when Loki helps Hod fire a dart of mistletoe at Balder. The dart kills Balder.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2317
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Frieze: Frigg
Art
Frigg' is a frieze by Dagfin Werenskiold that is displayed outside Oslo City Hall together with eleven other friezes of his. The friezes are made of pine deck timber, impregnated with linseed oil, and then painted and gilded with gold or silver. The frieze depicts Frigg, who was Odin's wife, and the mother of Balder.
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2318
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo
Vikingskip fra norsk arbeidsgiverforening
Model ships
A silver model Viking ship on display at Oslo City Hall.
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Norwegian
Norsk
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2785
Modern, Oslo, Norge, Norway
'Yggdrasil' by Dagfin Werenskiold in Oslo City Hall
Norse Mythology
The marble fountain in Oslo City Hall depicts Yggdrasill with the Norns at its base ready to water it, and the various animals that live in its branches. It was designed by Dagfin Werenskiold.
Dagfin Werenskiold
Oslo City Hall
09/09/2016
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http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/2893
Modern, Norway, Norge, Oslo