Impressive handpainted plate in traditional Norwegian rosemaling, with scrolls, flowers and foliage.
 
Material: Hand-painted wood
Size: Diameter 49 cm (approx. 19.3 in)
Signature: Initials “JH”
Style: Traditional Norwegian rosemaling with scrolls, flowers, foliage, horn motif
Colors: Deep green base; decoration in vivid but natural tones of red, blue, ochre
Condition: Very good vintage condition – vibrant colors, no damage; light and thin woodwork with attached hanger ready for display
 
The plate is monumental in size, yet surprisingly light thanks to its thin and delicate turning. Its deep green ground contrasts beautifully with the flowing rosemaling motifs painted in confident, traditional tones.
 
Signed “JH,” the initials may conceal the name, but not the mastery: the brushwork is steady and assured, the composition balanced and lively, and the use of color both confident and harmonious. Clearly the work of a skilled rosemaler deeply rooted in the craft.
 
Rosemaling (“rose painting”) has a special place in Norwegian cultural history. Originating in rural Norway in the 18th century, it brought beauty, symbolism, and identity into everyday life. Today, it remains one of the most recognizable and cherished expressions of Norwegian folk art.
 
This plate, with its large size, fresh colors, and striking brushwork, is a true display piece: equally at home as a focal point on the wall or as part of a collection of Scandinavian folk art.