Olaf Christoffersen
Photograph by Olaf Christoffersen of a child playing with a sailboat on a calm water surface, evoking tranquility and the simplicity of childhood.
Details from the photographic collection of Olaf Christoffersen, showcasing the artistry, history, and technical precision of his work.
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Example showing Olaf Christoffersen’s artwork displayed in a modern Scandinavian-inspired space.

Quiet Water Play

Quiet Water Play (working title) — Olaf Christoffersen, Asker (near Oslo), 1928. The photograph shows a child crouching at the water’s edge, seen slightly from above and from behind. A small model sailboat floats just beyond the child’s reach.

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A young child crouches in shallow water, facing a small sailboat placed slightly to the right. Stones in the foreground define the lower edge of the frame, while the water surface fills the background without a visible horizon. The tonal range is low to moderate, with highlights on the sail and an even midtone field across the water.

Technical Details: Likely a gelatin silver print on cream paper with wide margins; mount not visible in reproduction. A handwritten signature and the date “1928” appear in the lower right margin; no verso information is visible.

Format: TIFF

Size: 147,8 mb

Resolution: 3792×4872

DPI: 300

Color Model: RGB

Color Sync: sRGB IEC61966-2.1

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