Uppsala Från Gröna Kullen View, Swedish Tinted Lithograph by A. Nay, 1877
€ 320
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1877
Mapmaker / artist
A. Nay, Stockholm, 1877
Technique
Tinted lithograph
Sheet size
23.6 × 31 cm (9.3 × 12.2 in)
Reference
BG-14218-1-11
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Very good condition with light age-related toning to the margins and minor handling wear consistent with nineteenth-century prints. Image area remains clear with well-preserved tonal qualities.
About this sheet
Gamla Uppsala Burial Mounds Landscape View, Swedish Tinted Lithograph by A. Nay, 1877
This atmospheric nineteenth-century tinted lithograph titled “Gamla Upsala” was drawn and lithographed by A. Nay and published in Stockholm in 1877 as part of the illustrated work Upsala, with accompanying text by S. Nordström. The composition depicts the historic landscape of Gamla Uppsala, one of Sweden’s most significant archaeological and cultural sites, renowned for its ancient royal burial mounds associated with early Scandinavian mythology and Viking-age history. The gently rolling terrain is rendered with a restrained poetic sensibility, showing the characteristic mounds rising above the countryside, with figures and animals providing scale and narrative context.
Nay’s lithographic technique balances topographical accuracy with a romantic atmospheric tone typical of Scandinavian landscape imagery in the late nineteenth century. Soft tinting enhances the naturalistic light and creates subtle gradations across the sky and terrain, producing a calm and contemplative mood. The distant church structure anchors the historical continuity of the site, bridging ancient pagan heritage with later Christian presence, while the carefully drawn vegetation and rocky foreground convey both realism and artistic refinement. This combination of archaeological significance and pastoral beauty makes the print particularly appealing to collectors interested in Nordic heritage and historic European landscapes.
The lithograph originates from the later 1877 issue of the Upsala publication, which includes ten tinted lithographic plates rather than the twelve found in the earlier 1870 edition. This represents a documented variant rather than an incomplete example, an important bibliographic detail for collectors and scholars. The wide panoramic format and muted tonal palette also make the piece highly suitable for contemporary interior design, particularly within Scandinavian or minimalist environments seeking historical depth and subtle visual interest.
Condition: Very good condition with light age-related toning to the margins and minor handling wear consistent with nineteenth-century prints. Image area remains clear with well-preserved tonal qualities.
Framing tips: A dark walnut or natural oak frame with an ivory museum mat complements the understated tonal palette and enhances the panoramic composition. Ideal for Scandinavian interiors or museum-style gallery arrangements.
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