Harriet Backer Every Atom is Colour

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The grande dame of Norwegian Painting - teacher of Nikolai Astrup and Harald Sohlberg.

Harriet Backer (1845-1932) was one of Norway's most prominent painters of the 19th century and a pioneer among women artists in Europe. In 1880, she debuted in the Paris Salon and lived in Munich and Paris. Back in Oslo, she established a successful school for painters. This catalogue presents Backer to an international audience, thus giving her back the place she deserves in art history.

Harriet Backer's richly coloured interior scenes, sensitive portrayals of simple rural life, her portraits and still lifes are characterised by plein-air painting, realism and Impressionism. Her works stand out, not only in Norway, but also in the European context, when it comes to originality, scope and quality. The publication highlights her artistic achievements and places her oeuvre in the European context.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9783777442105
Published: December 2023

Number of pages: 240
Width: 220 mm
Height: 280 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag