Nr. 34: De døde

Nr. 34: De døde stands in Frogner Park, Oslo, as a statue by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. It belongs to the Vigeland installation, where more than 200 sculptures line a central axis. Bronze, granite, and wrought iron shape this outdoor sequence of human figures and relationships. The surrounding paths, lawns, and trees place the artwork within a landscaped setting.

Vigeland developed the installation across several decades, from the early twentieth century until his death in the early 1940s. Its scenes follow human existence from birth and childhood through adulthood, old age, and death. This work contributes to that cycle, exploring mortality alongside gestures of connection, struggle, and reflection. Vigeland prepared clay or plaster models before skilled assistants and stone carvers produced the final sculptures. Large granite blocks demanded collaboration with engineers and craftsmen during their transport and shaping. From nearby works to the long straight path, the setting invites you to read one statue within a larger account of human life.