Harriet Backer
1845–1932 · Norwegian · 30 artworks
NaturalismImpressionismsubtle color harmoniesatmospheric perspectiveinterior scenesnatural light effectsmuted palette
artist bio
Harriet Backer was a Norwegian painter best known for her interior scenes and landscapes that captured the subtle nuances of light and color. She played a significant role in the development of Norwegian Impressionism and Naturalism, influencing generations of artists with her focus on everyday life and atmospheric effects.
what you'll learn
Studying Backer's work allows students to explore the interplay of light and shadow in interior spaces and landscapes, and to understand how color can be used to create mood and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the transition from Naturalism to Impressionism in Norwegian art.
related: Frits Thaulow
30 artworks
Landscape from Bærum
1890
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Interior from Uvdal Stave Church
1909
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Landscape from Foldalen
1894
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Landscape, Eggedal
1888
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Still Life
1916
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The Altar at Tanum Church in Bærum)
1891
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The Mountain Einundfjell
1897
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Girl by the Window
1891
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Landscape from Ulvin
1889
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Fra Sandvikselven
1890
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Purification After Childbirth
1892
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The Altar at Uvdal Stave Church
1909
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View from My Balcony, Hansteensgate 2
1915
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Autumn at Strålsjøen
1894
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Farm Interior, Skotta in Bærum
1887
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The Living Room at Kolbotn (Hulda and Arne Garborg's Home)
1896
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Homework by Lamp Light
1890
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Card Players
1897
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Christening in Tanum Church
1892
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Interior from Einabu in Foldal
1920
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A Country Cobbler
1887
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The Holy Communion Celebrated in Stange Church
1903
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Blue Interior
1883
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Portrait of Nenna Janson Nagel, b. Backer Lunde
1892
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Chez Moi
1887
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Sewing Woman
1890
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The Library of Thorvald Boeck
1902
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Interior from the Church Trefoldighetskirken
1908
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Big Brother Playing
1890
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Farm Interior, Rochefort En Terre, Brittany
1882
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