Excerpt from Peer Gynt, Act V (The Shipwreck Scene)
Printed literary text/Dramatic script • Henrik Ibsen (Author); likely from a Scandinavian publishing house
Style & Movement
Literary Realism / Symbolism; typography is modern Serif style
Medium & Technique
Letterpress or digital offset printing on paper
Creation Period
Late 19th century (original text 1867); this specific printing likely mid-20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 15 x 20 cm (estimated based on crop); Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A dialogue snippet between the characters Peer Gynt and Den Fremmede Passager (The Strange Passenger) during the shipwreck in Act V. The text explores existential themes of death and the timing of fate.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paper appears clean with crisp, legible typography and no visible staining or foxing.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $50 (as a single page or part of a modern book)
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 (likely sold as part of a larger literary lot)
Provenance History
Likely part of a collected works volume or theatrical program from Norway or Denmark.
Art Historical Significance
Peer Gynt is a cornerstone of Norwegian literature and world drama, representing Ibsen's transition from romanticism to symbolic realism. This specific dialogue is crucial for the play's philosophical resolution regarding mortality.
Notable Features
Features the archaic 'aa' spelling (e.g., 'aabne') common in Dano-Norwegian orthography before the mid-20th century reforms.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor shadow on the left indicates a slight curve in the paper, typical of an open book.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a low-acid environment, protected from direct UV light to prevent yellowing of the paper stock.