Thorvald Hellesen

8 works by Thorvald Hellesen (Norwegian, 1888–1937) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Thorvald Hellesen was a Norwegian abstract artist, designer and painter, recognized as a pioneering Cubist in Norway. . His art was associated with the Orphic Cubism movement and early non-figurative art. Hellesen is often cited as Norway's first Cubist painter, though his contributions went largely overlooked for decades. In the early 20th century he mingled with leading Parisian avant-garde figures, developing a distinct style that balanced vibrant color and geometric form. By the 2010s and 2020s, renewed scholarly and market interest – including a major 2023 retrospective – brought Hellesen back into the modern art canon, drawing parallels to the posthumous rediscovery of Swedish abstract pioneer Hilma af Klint.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Thorvald Hellesen's work on the site falls under Abstract (7), Portraits (2), Figurative (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (9), Art Deco (1).

Culture: Norwegian (10).

By orientation: 1 landscape, 8 portrait, 1 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1910 to 1926.

Other Norwegian artists of the period

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• Gerhard Munthe — 113 artworks
• Gustav Wentzel — 71 artworks
• Louis Moe — 66 artworks
• Ludvig Karsten — 63 artworks
• Erik Werenskiold — 41 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Thorvald Hellesen artworks does Archive Lane have?

8 public-domain artworks by Thorvald Hellesen are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Thorvald Hellesen?

Thorvald Hellesen is catalogued as Norwegian (born 1888, died 1937).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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