| The Cloud | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Odd Nerdrum |
| Year | 1985 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 123 cm × 139 cm (48 in × 55 in) |
| Location | Private collection |
The Cloud (Norwegian: Skyen) is an oil painting by the Norwegian artist Odd Nerdrum, from 1985. It depicts a nude man in a leather helmet, looking out over a landscape with a compact dark cloud in the sky. It is held in a private collection.
In 2005 the painting was selected by the newspaper Morgenbladet as one of Norway's twelve most important artworks from the period 1945–2005.[1]
A version of the painting was sold for 1.9 million Norwegian kroner in 2008, which was the new record for a Nerdrum painting.[2] The record was held until 2016 when Dawn was sold for £341,000 British.[3][4]
- ^ Johnsen, Vibeke (2005-09-23). "Våre 12 viktigste kunstverk". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ^ Johnsen, Vibeke (2008-05-27). "Rekord for Nerdrum-maleri". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ^ "Odd Nerdrum: Dawn". Sotheby's. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ Hansen, Espen Arnold (2016-11-11). "Bowies Nerdrum-ikon solgt". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2016-11-15.