Ludvig Karsten | |
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 Self portrait (1912) | |
| Born | 8 May 1876 Christiania, Norway |
| Died | 19 October 1926 (aged 50) Paris, France |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | The blue Kitchen |
| Movement | Neo-impressionism |
Ludvig Karsten (8 May 1876 – 19 October 1926) was a Norwegian painter. He was a neo-impressionist influenced by Edvard Munch, Henri Matisse and contemporary French painting. He first participated at the Autumn exhibition in Kristiania in 1901, and had his first separate exhibition in 1904. He is represented at museums in many Scandinavian cities, including several paintings at the National Gallery of Norway. Karsten was known for his bohemian lifestyle and quick temper.