Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Christian Krohg
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
1. Christian Krohg Marker
Her lå
Centralgaarden
Oppført 1875
Christian Krohg
1852-1925
Hadde atelier 1880-86
og malerskole i bygningen
Totalt ombygd 1892
Morgenbladgården
1903-76
This was the location of Centralgaarden, built 1875. Christian Krohg (1852-1925) had his studio here from 1880 to 1886 and painting school here, as well. Completely rebuilt, 1892. Morgenbladet (daily newspaper) was here from 1903 to 1976.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 59° 54.823′ N, 10° 44.441′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Lille Grensen and Karl Johans gate, on the left when traveling north on Lille Grensen. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lille Grensen 7, Oslo 0158, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
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1. Christian Krohg (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): Mikkelsgården (name of the earlier building) burned down in 1874, and the following year the “Central Building” was built. On the top floor of the building, there were many painters who had studios; Christian Krohg, Knud Bergslien with his painting school, Ludvig Skramstad, Andreas Bloch and Edvard Munch for a shorter time.(Submitted on August 18, 2023.)
In 1892, the building was completely rebuilt according to drawings by architect Ove Ekman. Morgenbladet (a daily newspaper) was based in the building 1903-76.
2. Christian Krohg (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2023
2. Christian Krohg Marker - wide view
The marker is mounted to the side of Way-Nor, the souvenir store where discerning tourists can pick up their souvenir mooses before returning home.
Overview: Christian Krohg (13 August 1852 – 16 October 1925) was a Norwegian naturalist painter, illustrator, author and journalist. Krohg was inspired by the realism art movement and often chose motifs from everyday life. He was the director and served as the first professor at the Norwegian Academy of Arts from 1909 to 1925.(Submitted on August 18, 2023.)
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Oda Krohg (courtesy of the Oslo Museum via Wikimedia Commons), 1903
3. Christian Krohg on Karl Johan gate
Painted by his wife, here Krohg is depicted on Karl Johan Street less than 40 meters from the marker site.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
