Christian Krohg
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Biography: Harriet Backer
Harriet Backer was born on January 21, 1845, in the small town of Holmestrand, Norway. Situated by the Oslofjord, this serene…
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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…
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Biography: Hans Gude
Hans Fredrik Gude was born on March 13, 1825, in Christiania, now Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a time when…
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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…
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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…