Oslo
Biography: Harriet Backer
Harriet Backer was born on January 21, 1845, in the small town of Holmestrand, Norway. Situated by the Oslofjord, this serene…
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: 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…
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: Axel Ender
Axel Ender, a distinguished Norwegian artist, was born on March 22, 1853, in Oslo, Norway. His career spanned the late 19th…
