Olaf Christoffersen
Photograph by Olaf Christoffersen of a boy standing with his sled in the late winter snow, capturing the quiet transition of seasons and a contemplative moment.
Reverse side of Olaf Christoffersen’s photograph, featuring handwritten notes, exhibition labels, or other markings.
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.

The Boy and the Sled

In “The Boy and the Sled,” Olaf Christoffersen captures the essence of late winter, a time when the snow tells tales of the changing season. With a composition that’s both simple and evocative, he captures a boy’s contemplative moment on his homeward journey in the shifting winter light.

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The photograph possibly depicts Olaf’s son, Per, against the familiar backdrop of Asker. The boy stands alone with his sled, surrounded by snow that carries the tales of winter. The collapsed snow, topped with a glistening layer of ice, is evidence of a cycle of thawing and freezing – a phenomenon well known to the inhabitants of the north. It is within this transition, between the interplay of temperature and time, that Christoffersen finds the poetry in the mundane, a moment so quiet one could hear the snow’s crisp response to winter’s last call.

Technical Details: This image, sized 4829×6876, also displays Olaf's evolution as an artist, where he utilizes the textures of the snow to convey time. His craftsmanship is evident in the mastery of light and shadows, highlighting the lines of the sled and the boy's resolute stride. The photograph, which was also recognized at the Oslo Camera Club's 25-year photo cavalcade in 1946, appeals to the observer's senses and memories, connecting the past and present through the art of the lens.

Format: TIFF

Size: 199.3 mb

Resolution: 4829 x 6876

DPI: 300

Color Model: RGB

Color Sync: Adobe RGB (1998)

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