Harriet Backer | |
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| Born | 21 January 1845 Holmestrand, Norway |
| Died | 25 March 1932 (aged 87) Oslo, Norway |
| Known for | Painting |
| Relatives | Astri Welhaven Heiberg (niece) |
National Museum
Harriet Backer (21 January 1845 – 25 March 1932) was a Norwegian painter who achieved recognition in her own time and was a pioneer among female artists both in the Nordic countries and in Europe generally. She is best known for her detailed interior scenes, communicated with rich colors and the interplay of light and shadow.[1]
- ^ Tore Kirkholt. "Harriet Backer". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 1 April 2018.