Christian Krohg
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Harriet Backer was born on January 21, 1845, in the small town of Holmestrand, Norway. Situated by the Oslofjord, this serene…
25 Good Artists Who Were Great Teachers
Art teachers play a crucial yet often underappreciated role in shaping the future of art. Many teachers never gain the same…
Biography: Hans Gude
Hans Fredrik Gude was born on March 13, 1825, in Christiania, now Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a time when…
Biography: Christian Krohg
Christian Krohg (1852-1925) was a Norwegian painter, illustrator, and writer known for his contributions to Realism and Naturalism in art and…
Inspiration: “Portrait Of Oda Krohg,” by Christian Krohg
Christian Krohg was born at Vestre Aker (now Oslo), Norway. He was one of five children born to Georg Anton Krohg (1817–1873) and…
