Gunnar Berg (painter)

[1] [2] [3][4] Gunnar Berg was born on Svinøya in Svolvær on Lofoten, Nordland County, Norway.

He was the oldest of 12 siblings born to a wealthy landowner and merchant, Lars Thodal Walnum Berg (1830-–1903) and Lovise Johnsen (1842–1921).

From 1875 until 1881, he attended Trondheim Cathedral School, and also took private lessons in drawing and painting by the artist H.J.

Fishermen, mountains and the sea, during both summer and winter, comprised the primary themes of his artistry.

The Battle at Trollfjord (Slaget i Trollfjorden) was fought between the owners of large steamships and some Lofotfisherman over the control of local fishing.