Berglandschap met paard en wagen te Møre og Romsdal before 1893

Paul Lange made this landscape in Møre og Romsdal using an unconfirmed medium. The image presents a somewhat romanticized view of rural life, typical of landscape art. It shows a traditional farm with a horse and carriage in a mountainous region, likely Norway. Without a confirmed date, we must look at clues within the artwork and the artist's other work, if available. The style and subject matter suggest it's a product of the 19th century, a period when nationalism and romanticism influenced art, promoting an idealized image of the national landscape and its people. The detailed rendering and the choice of subject matter also reflect the period's interest in the picturesque and the sublime in nature. Understanding the social and institutional history of art involves tracing the cultural values that shape artistic expression. Further research into Norwegian art institutions of the time and Lange’s biography would clarify the artwork’s context. Such an understanding is crucial for interpreting art's role in reflecting or shaping the values of its time.