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The term rosemaling refers to a style of decorative painting characterized by vine foliage and flowers that was practiced mainly by tenant farmers and itinerant craftsmen in the rural areas of Norway from the beginning of the 18th to the middle of the 19th centuries. A deep and varied art form, rosemaling is typically found on walls, ceilings, and furnishings, as well as a variety of small objects, such as ale bowls, plates and wooden chests.
Rosemaling was brought to the United States in the 1930s when Per Lysne immigrated to Stoughton, Wisconsin.
Rosemaling design originated from Telemark, Rogaland, hallingdal, Vest Agder and othe regions of Norway. The Telemark style is based on a graceful, elongated leaf found on a wild viney plant that grows in the Mediterranean area.
The above information is provided from the magazine for members of Sons of Norway, the Viking, May 2002. Page 18 has a number of pictures of the various rosemaling styles.
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Additional information on the Telemark style is available at this web site.
If you wish to purchase a book on Telemark Rosemaling try this web site.
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