This image shows a powerful and moving moment between a little girl and a rescue dog from Norwegian People's Aid. The girl hugs the dog tightly, and the embrace conveys security, gratitude and trust. The dog, in its characteristic vest, symbolizes help, hope and heroism
The title Friedship – a play on the words friendship and frid (Old Norse for peace) – emphasizes the deep bond between humans and animals in a situation characterized by both vulnerability and strength. The image pays tribute to rescue work and the silent hero on four legs.
The original, painted on 60x80 canvas, has been donated to Norwegian People's Aid and to their auction in August 2025.
