Olaf Christoffersen
Photograph by Olaf Christoffersen of the Havnelageret building in Oslo at dusk, with lights reflecting across the calm harbor waters.
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.

Oslo Harbor Warehouse

Oslo Harbor Warehouse (working title) — Olaf Christoffersen, Oslo, 1920s. The photograph looks across the harbor toward Oslo Havnelager, with several vessels moored along the quay and a large ship structure in the right foreground. Quay lights and their reflections organize the scene under low evening or night light.

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Warehouse architecture, moored vessels, quay lighting, and harbor water structure the image. The composition is arranged in horizontal layers: warehouse, quay, vessels, and water. Vertical light reflections provide the main visual rhythm, while the ship structure at right and the quay edge in the foreground establish a close harbor viewpoint. A mooring buoy with visible line appears in the water near the reflections. The scene is defined by electric light rather than daylight, with localized lamp brightness and restrained detail across the darker harbor surfaces. Oslo Havnelager was completed in 1920. Cranes visible between the quay lights connect the moored vessels, quay handling, and warehouse storage.

Technical Details: Likely a gelatin silver print on cream paper with wide margins. Handwritten title “Oslo Havnelager” appears in the lower left margin; no signature or verso information is visible.

Format: TIFF

Size: 272.1 mb

Resolution: 6925 x 4912

DPI: 300

Color Model: RGB

Color Sync: Adobe RGB (1998)

Prints are available for purchase on the website

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