Iceland paintings by Topher Straus
Iceland
Topher Straus paints Iceland: Kirkjufell rising beside its waterfalls on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula beneath a glowing sunset, and Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, in the north.
“I was mesmerized by Iceland’s landscapes—Kirjufell felt like stepping into another planet. I poured that sense of wonder into this piece.”
TOPHER STRAUS, ON KIRKJUFELL
The Iceland paintings
Two paintings of Iceland.
Where each painting stands
Every painting begins with a real place.
Snæfellsnes
Kirkjufell above Grundarfjörður in Kirkjufell.
North Iceland
Blue and purple water falling at Goðafoss.
About Kirkjufell and Goðafoss
Kirkjufell, “church mountain”, stands alone above the fishing town of Grundarfjörður on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with the small falls of Kirkjufellsfoss in front of it. Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods, drops the glacial river Skjálfandafljót in a wide horseshoe in the north of the island; by tradition it takes its name from the year 1000, when Iceland adopted Christianity and the old idols were thrown into the falls.
See the work
A private viewing
Topher arranges private viewings for collectors, at his studio in Golden, Colorado or by appointment.
Arrange a private viewingSizes, editions and how each painting is made: collecting a Topher Straus painting.
Questions collectors ask
Which painting feels most like Iceland?
Kirkjufell for the mountain and its waterfalls at sunset; Goðafoss for the Waterfall of the Gods.
How much does an Iceland painting by Topher Straus cost?
Iceland paintings start at $5,500 for a 30 × 60 in edition and run to $22,900 for a 42 × 84 in edition of 3. The most chosen size, 30 × 60 in, is $5,500. Each painting’s page shows which editions remain.
Which size suits an Iceland home?
For a great room or a double-height wall, 42 × 84 in or 36 × 72 in holds the space; above a fireplace or a sofa, 30 × 60 in usually fits. Send a photograph of the wall and Topher will tell you which size works.
Do you work with interior designers and architects?
Yes. Designers and architects can send plans or wall photos for sizing and placement, arrange a private viewing, and get help with installation.
Can I see an Iceland painting in person?
Yes. Topher arranges private viewings at his studio in Golden, Colorado, and can tell you which of his galleries has the painting on its walls.
Is each size a numbered edition?
Yes. Each size is a small, numbered edition, with as few as one made at the largest size. When an edition sells out, the painting’s page says so.
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