Spring is in the air in Decorah, Iowa, and there are buds on the trees in Heritage Park. As you embrace this new season, here are some pieces from Vesterheim’s fine art collection that make us think spring.
Boy in Meadow by Olaf Aalby Sr., ca. 1920. Oil painting, 1997.989.004 – Gift of Jeanette Aalbu.
Anniversary Bouquet by Christian Abrahamsen, 1942. Oil painting, 1983.106.025 – Bequest from the estate of Christian Abrahamsen.
Birches in Norway by Anna Hong, 1924. Acrylic painting, 1977.016.001 – Gift of the artist.
Spring Landscape by Marie Løkke, date unknown. Oil painting, 1987.009.011 – Museum Purchase.
Fjord with Glacier by Gunvor Bull Teilman, 1981. Oil painting, 1981.029.001 – Gift of the artist.
Tea Table by Arild Weborg, 1921. Oil painting, 1981.134.001 – Gift of Mrs. Arild Weborg.