Knut Mevasstaul
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Knut Olavson Mevasstaul (1785 - 1862) was a Norwegian rose painter
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He hailed from Kviteseid
. Many of his works have been retained, both complete painted rooms as well as smaller objects like chests
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Rosemaling
Rosemåling, or rosemaling, Norwegian for "decorative painting", is the name of a form of decorative folk art that originated in the rural valleys of Norway.Some art historians interpret "rose" as a reference to the rose flower, although the floral elements are often...
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He hailed from Kviteseid
Kviteseid
Kviteseid is a municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vest-Telemark. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kviteseid...
. Many of his works have been retained, both complete painted rooms as well as smaller objects like chests
Chest (furniture)
A chest is one of the oldest forms of furniture. It is typically a rectangular structure with four walls and a liftable lid, for storage. The interior space may be subdivided...
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