Karen Nielsen,F.Wedel Jarlsberg
1889 National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo
About this artwork
A formal bust-length oil portrait of Karen Nielsen, depicting her with a direct gaze against a dark background. She is elegantly dressed in a black gown featuring an elaborate white ruffled and lace collar, accessorized with a string of pearls and a corsage of pink roses and red fuchsia.
Did you know?
Harriet Backer was a highly respected Norwegian painter known for her detailed interior scenes and portraits, often working in a Naturalist style. As a pioneering female artist, she studied extensively abroad and later established an art school in Oslo, significantly influencing younger generations of Norwegian artists. This portrait exemplifies her keen ability to capture individual character and the intricate details of contemporary fashion.
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Karen Nielsen,F.Wedel Jarlsberg
Harriet Backer, 1889
