Early Life and Formation in the Norwegian Landscape Arne Kavli, born in 1878 in Sandnes, Norway, was inextricably linked to the dramatic coastal scenery of his homeland. His early life unfolded amidst the burgeoning industrialization of Jæren, a region characterized by its flat, windswept plains meeting the often-turbulent North Sea. While witnessing this societal shift, Kavli’s artistic sensibilities were profoundly shaped by the natural world around him – the stark beauty of heather-covered moors, the shifting light on the ocean, and the resilient spirit of the coastal communities. He wasn…