Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving
A Dalecarlian horse being carved in this style
The Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving is a style of figure carving. The figures are carved in large flat planes, created primarily using a carving knife. Tool marks are left in the carving and very little (if any) rounding or sanding is done.Emil Janel, a Swedish-born American artist, was considered by many to be one of the best of this genre.
A common example of the style is the Dalecarlian horse, whose distinctive shape is due to this manner of carving.
References
- Refsal, Harley (1992). Woodcarving in the Scandinavian Style. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York, New York. p. 128. ISBN 0-8069-8633-6.
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