Olaf Christoffersen
Photograph by Olaf Christoffersen from 1928 of Tøyen Hovedgård in Oslo, surrounded by trees and framed in a soft, pictorialist style.
Details from the photographic collection of Olaf Christoffersen, showcasing the artistry, history, and technical precision of his work.
Details from the photographic collection of Olaf Christoffersen, showcasing the artistry, history, and technical precision of his work.
Example showing Olaf Christoffersen’s artwork displayed in a modern Scandinavian-inspired space.
Example showing Olaf Christoffersen’s artwork displayed in a modern Scandinavian-inspired space.

From the Tøyen Garden

In the 1928 photograph “From the Tøyen Garden” Olaf Christoffersen captures an early view of Tøyen Hovedgård, surrounded by trees that lend the scene a nostalgic atmosphere.

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The image shows Tøyen Hovedgård in Oslo, viewed through a pictorialist lens. The same trees still stand around the manor, their growth reflecting the passage of time. The photograph provides a glimpse into a period before Tøyen Garden became the Botanical Garden, with a more romantic and soft atmosphere.

Technical Details: Christoffersen used pictorialist techniques with soft focus and lighting effects to create a dreamy, timeless mood. The image captures an era marked by the transition from agricultural land to urban development in Oslo.

Format: TIFF

Size: 260.2 mb

Resolution: 6754 x 4815

DPI: 300

Color Model: RGB

Color Sync: Adobe RGB (1998)

Prints are available for purchase on the website

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