Norway
The Shocking Truth Behind Munch’s The Scream
Imagine a sky that seems to scream back at you. You stand alone on a bridge, the world around you warping,…
Biography: Peder Severin Krøyer
Peder Severin Krøyer, born on July 23, 1851, in Stavanger, Norway, and passing on November 21, 1909, in Skagen, Denmark, was…
Biography: Christian Skredsvig
Christian Skredsvig (1854–1924), a Norwegian painter, is celebrated for his significant contributions to the Norwegian naturalist movement and his unique interpretation…
Biography: Frits Thaulow
Frits Thaulow (1847-1906) was a Norwegian painter, celebrated for his naturalistic and impressionistic landscapes that capture the essence and beauty of…
Love Story: Edvard Munch and Tulla Larsen
Edvard Munch, born on December 12, 1863, in Loten, Norway, was a prominent figure in the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. His…
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…
Biography: Erik Werenskiold
Erik Werenskiold (1855–1938), a Norwegian painter and illustrator, emerged as a prominent figure in the cultural landscape of Norway during a…
Biography: Guillaume Van Strydonck
Guillaume Van Strydonck (1861–1937) was a Belgian painter renowned for his transition from realism to impressionism throughout his career. Born in…
Biography: Nikolai Astrup
Nikolai Astrup (30 August 1880 – 21 January 1928) was a Norwegian painter and printmaker known for his vivid and enchanting…
Biography: Axel Ender
Axel Ender, a distinguished Norwegian artist, was born on March 22, 1853, in Oslo, Norway. His career spanned the late 19th…
Norway: The History of its Art
To speak of Norwegian art is to confront an essential paradox: a tradition of visual culture that, though often overlooked in…
