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The 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 11 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling · 1823 – 1906

Grant and His Generals (1865) by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling

1865 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 487 x 304 cm

A powerful historical gathering of Union leaders on horseback featuring Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant by Ole Peter Hansen Balling captures the essence of the American Civil War, inviting you to explore this masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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John Brown (1872)

1872 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 76.5 x 64.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Chester A. Arthur by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling, 1881

1881 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 62.2 x 50.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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James Garfield by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling, 1881

1881 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 61.6 x 51.8cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Ulysses S. Grant (1865)

1865 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 94 x 120 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Medalha comemorativa da primeira viagem do Cap Trafalgar à América do Sul

Imperial Palace, Πετροπόλις

Capture the antique charm of this Ole Peter Hansen Balling piece depicting a couple on a commemorative medal, perfect for adding historical elegance to your collection.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

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Harold the Fairhaired in the Battle at Hafrsfjord – Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling

1870 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo · original 92.0 x 120.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Painting – Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling

1896 · Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll · original 81.0 x 70.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Mountain Landscape, Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling

1856 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo · original 29.0 x 38.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Painting (1899)

1899 · Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll · original 78.5 x 66.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling: Painting

1896 · Eidsvoll 1814, Eidsvoll · original 76.5 x 66.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 11 artworks by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
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The artist

Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling

1823 – 1906

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSNational Portrait Gallery, Imperial Palace, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Eidsvoll 1814
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Lifespan83 years
Typical colorsespresso
Top-ranked workGrant and His Generals
Art period19th Century

Biography

early life and training

ole peter hansen balling, a norwegian artist, was born in kristiania (now oslo) in 1823. he began his artistic journey as a student of norwegian artist ferdinand jonas gjøs and later trained under danish artists, including jacob emilius wnderlich. balling's early training laid the foundation for his future success in capturing the essence of his subjects.

a career spanning continents

balling's artistic career took him to various parts of the world. he studied at art academies in berlin (1843-1845) and copenhagen (1846-1848), and later, in 1854, he honed his skills under thomas couture in paris. this exposure to diverse artistic styles and techniques is reflected in the breadth of his work.

volunteering in the first schleswig-holstein war, balling demonstrated his commitment to service, which later led to his command of the 145th new york volunteer infantry regiment during the american civil war.
his time in the united states (1856-1874) saw the creation of numerous portraits, including those of union army generals and prominent american statesmen, such as ulysses s. grant, chester arthur, and john brown.
upon returning to norway, balling operated a painter workshop in horten, capturing the likenesses of norwegian naval officers and members of the royal bernadotte family.

legacy and awards

balling's work is featured in several prestigious institutions, including:

national portrait gallery in washington, d.c., where his portraits are a testament to his skill.
west point military academy in new york and the united states naval academy in annapolis, maryland, also showcase his work.
in norway, his pieces can be found at the royal norwegian navy museum in horten and the national museum of art, architecture and design in oslo.

awarded the order of the dannebrog, balling's contributions to the world of art are undeniable.

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ole peter hansen balling: grant and his generals (national portrait gallery, oil on canvas)
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references

the hirschsprung collection, copenhagen
ole peter hansen balling on wikipedia.org

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Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling?

Every work by Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What are the birth city and country of Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling?

Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling was born in Christiania, in Norway.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling painted?

The Subject Atlas page maps Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling's artworks by subject.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 7, 2026

Collector's quiz

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