Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, 1898. Artist: Laurits Andersen RingBreakfast with the Morning Newspaper, 1898. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: DelitzRide of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle PenrosePunishment of Loke, 1890. Loke (Loki) is a giant in Norse and Germanic mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick WattsUldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]
The Slott and Cathedral, a Striking Skyline View of the University Town of Upsala, Sweden, c1930s. 16th century Uppsala Castle and Gothic spires of the cathedral, dating from 13th century
The Scream, 1895. Artist: Edvard MunchThe Scream, 1895. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Idun and the Apples, 1890. Artist: James Doyle PenroseIdun and the Apples, 1890. Idun is the keeper of apples that give the gods eternal youth. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890
A Studio Idyll: the Artists Wife and their Daughter Suzanne, 1885 (1945). Artist: Carl LarssonA Studio Idyll: the Artists Wife and their Daughter Suzanne, 1885 (1945). Swedish artist Carl Larsson (1853-1919) married Karin Bergoo (1859-1928), an artist and designer, in 1883
Viking sword with silver and gold hilt, 8th-11th centuryViking sword with silver and gold hilt, from Dyback, Skane. One of the finest swords of the Viking Age found in Scandinavia
Odin and Brunhilde. Act 3 from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie
Freya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, driving her chariot pulled by catsFreya (Frigg) goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology, wife of Wotan (Odin), driving her chariot pulled by cats. Friday is named for her
Christian II, King of Denmark, 1529. Creator: Jacob BinckChristian II, King of Denmark, 1529
Scandinavian Winter. Creator: Dorte VernerScandinavian Winter
View of Sommerspiret, the Cliffs of Mon, 1846. Creator: Georg Emil LibertView of Sommerspiret, the Cliffs of Mon, 1846
A Lapland Hut (Aubry de La Mottrayes "Travels throughout EuropeA Lapland Hut (Aubry de La Mottrayes " Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa... " London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 38), 1723-24
Denmark, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &Denmark, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887
Sweden, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887
Bow Brooch, Baltic or Scandinavian, 7th century. Creator: UnknownBow Brooch, Baltic or Scandinavian, 7th century
Scandinavian wood-carvings, (1898). Creator: UnknownScandinavian wood-carvings, (1898). Northern - Wood Carving - Fig 1: Porch of the church at Hedal. Fig 2: Side portion of the Porch of the church at Austad
Approach to the Historic Karnan Castle, Helsingborg, Sweden, c1930s. Creator: UnknownApproach to the Historic Karnan Castle, Helsingborg, Sweden, 1930s. Medieval tower in Helsingborg, Sweden built in the 1310s and a landmark for shipping, restored from 1893-94
The Harbor of Copenhagen, Metropolis of Denmark, c1930s. Creator: UnknownThe Harbor of Copenhagen, Metropolis of Denmark, c1930s. Danish port on the Baltic Sea. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]
The chief charm of medieval Visby, the City Walls, Island of Gotland, Sweden, c1930sThe Chief Charm of Medieval Visby, the City Walls, Island of Gotland, Sweden, c1930s. Medieval defensive walls built during 13th and 14th centuries around the Swedish town of Visby on Gotland
From Regeringsgatan down on Kungsgatan and its two Skyscrapers, Stockholm, Sweden, c1930s. Malmskillnad Bridge joins the Art Deco Kungstornen towers
Lake Siljan Mirrors the Past in the Life of the Present. Rattvik Costumes in Dalecarlia, Sweden, c1930s. Rattvik is on the eastern shore of lake Siljan in Dalarna, Sweden
The Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. Creator: UnknownThe Lights of Oslo and the Harbor on a Summer Night, Norway, c1930s. During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is visible during the night. From " Tour of the World"
The Famous Viking Ship (Restored) at the Bygdo Museum, Oslo, Norway, c1930s. Creator: UnknownThe Famous Viking Ship (Restored) at the Bygdo Museum, Oslo, Norway, c1930s. The Oseberg Ship, a clinker boat dating from 9th century built almost entirely of oak at the Viking Ship Museum at Bygdoy
Scandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. Creator: UnknownScandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. The Viking Age (793-1066 AD) in European history when Scandinavian Norsemen explored Europe by sea and river for trade, raids, colonization
The Scream, 1893. Artist: Edvard MunchThe Scream, 1893. The Scream is one of four versions painted by Edward Munch in 1893. The ghostly, agonised figure against the background of a red sunset is one of the most well known images in
Edvard Grieg, Norwegian composer and pianist, late 19th or early 20th century. ArtistEdvard Grieg, Norwegian composer and pianist, late 19th or early 20th century. Grieg (1843-1907) is best known for his Piano Concerto in A Minor
White Night, Asgardstrand (Girls on the Bridge), before 1903. Artist: Edvard MunchWhite Night, Asgardstrand (Girls on the Bridge), before 1903. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Old cottage, Christiania, (Oslo), Norway, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: UnknownOld cottage, Christiania, (Oslo), Norway, late 19th-early 20th century. Timber building with carved detail. The city of Oslo was known as Christiania (or Kristiania) from 1624 until 1924
Gjende, Jotunheimen, 1914. Creator: UnknownGjende, Jotunheimen, 1914. Gjende lake in the Jotunheimen Mountains. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]
Viking Ship, 1914. Creator: UnknownViking Ship, 1914. From " Norge - Turistruter I 65 Billeder". [Mittet & Co, Kunstforlag - Kristania, 1914]
A Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisA Scandinavian of the Varangian Guard, 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
Norway, c1935. Creator: UnknownNorway, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]
Dining Room with Finnish furniture, 1938. Arranged by Finmar Ltd, furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, made of cellulosed birch. Table legs and trolley framework bent from single pieces
Atelje Miln - A group of block-printed fabrics from Sweden, 1940. From Decorative Art 1940 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1940]
Hotel bedroom, 1940What a change from the dark, stuffy and sordid appearance of the old conventional hotel bedroom, 1940. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and Asko-Tehtaat, Finland. Simplicity, light and airy
Europe and America - Two American fabrics by courtesy of Stroheim & Roman of New York, 1940Europe and America - Two American fabrics by courtesy of Stroheim & Romann of New York, USA, 1940. Marine blue glazed chintz with chenille design in white and cream
Lennart Anderson playing tenor saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2003Swedish tenor saxophonist Lennart Anderson playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 9 February 2003
Helgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Artist: James Doyle PenroseHelgi Hundingsbane returns to Valhalla, 1890. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890
Freyja and the Necklace, 1890. Artist: James Doyle PenroseFreyja and the Necklace, 1890. Freya, goddess of love, who wore a necklace as a sign of social status. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890
The Punishment of Loki, 1925. Loki is a giant in Norse mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face
Balders Funeral Ship, 1925. Balder (Baldr) is a Norse god associated with light and beauty. From The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse, 1925
Thor and Tyr in their Goat-Drawn Chariot, 1925. From The Book of Myths by Amy Cruse, 1925
The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsThe Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). The Saxon bridge was pulled down in 1014 by the Norwegian prince Olaf, who was aiding King Aethelred in regaining London from the Danes
King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsKing Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). The Long Serpent was a ship, constructed by the master shipbuilder Thorberg Skafhog for the Norwegian King Olaf Trygvason (c960-1000)
The dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith WilliamsThe dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). King Haakon I (Haakon the Good) (c920-961) of Norway was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fitjar in 961
