Norwegian Seacoast During a Storm

A damaged ship and two tiny figures make the Norwegian coast feel immense after a storm.

What to notice

Follow the jagged etched marks through sky and water; their restless rhythm makes the sea feel active even after the worst weather has passed.

Discover

Dahl used the scale of the human figure to intensify the grandeur of nature. This rare etching turns the aftermath of a storm into a Romantic meditation on vulnerability and landscape.