Description
Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) is considered Norway’s greatest dramatist and one of the most influential playwrights in history. He is often termed “the father of realism” and was instrumental in bringing modernism to the stage. His early play Peer Gynt (1867), written while he was Norway’s national poet, has strong surrealist elements and was written in verse – a practice he subsequently abandoned in favour of realistic prose. His 1879 play A Doll’s House proved controversial as the female protagonist did not behave in accordance with the established gender roles of the time. This exemplifies Ibsen’s scathing criticism of the societal principles of the time. The play has since been heralded as a masterpiece of Norwegian literature and remains one of the most staged plays in the world. Other well-known works include Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, Rosmersholm and The Master Builder.
The conception and design behind our bookends stem from Swedish renowned industrial designer, Jan Landqvist and are made in the small town of Gnosjö in the south of Sweden.
Measurements:
Portrait – 15×15 cm
Base – 10×15 cm
