Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Harriet Backer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Harriet Backer Marker
Harriet Backer
1845-1932
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fra tidlig pๅ 1890-tallet
til sin d๘d
Drev malerskole til 1909
Huset revet 1969
The painter Harriet Backer (1845-1932) lived and had her studio here from the early 1890s until her death. Ran a painting school until 1909. The house was demolished in 1969.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1932.
Location. 59° 54.914′ N, 10° 43.494′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is at the intersection of Hansteens gate and Henrik Ibsens gate, on the right when traveling north on Hansteens gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hansteens gate 2, Oslo 0253, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Svaret 1891-1906 / The Answer, 1891-1906 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kirsten Ohm (about 120 meters away); Cora Sandel (about 120 meters away); Slottsparken / Palace Park (about 120 meters away); Henrik Ibsen (about 120 meters away); Ingeni๘renes Hus / Engineers Building (about 180 meters away); Oslo Sj๘mannsforening / Oslo Seamens Association (about 180 meters away); Norske Liv / Norwegian Life (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . .
1. Harriet Backer (Wikipedia).
Overview: Harriet Backer (21 January 1845 25 March 1932) was a Norwegian painter who achieved recognition in her own time and was a pioneer among female artists both in the Nordic countries and in Europe generally. She is best known for her detailed interior scenes, communicated with rich colors and the interplay of light and shadow.(Submitted on July 19, 2024.)
2. Harriet Backer (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation):(Submitted on July 19, 2024.)Harriet Backer, born in Holmestrand, came to Christiania (Oslo) aged 12. She took the teacher training course at the Nissen school and at the Eckersbergs painting school. In 1874 she finished at Knud Bergslien's painting school and moved abroad. In 1889 she moved from Paris to Hansteens gate. So did fellow painter Asta N๘rregaard. Harriet Backer ran a painting school until 1909 when the Academy of Fine Arts opened.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 20242. Harriet Backer Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
In 1890, Backer saw the Tanum church for the first time, and she painted eight pictures of the church. "Baptism of children in Tanum church" is considered her main work. In 1908 she received the King's medal of merit in gold, an artist's award in 1921 and the Order of St. Olav in 1925. On her 85th birthday, she was honored by artists with a torchlight procession from Tullinl๘kka to Hansteens gate.
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Harriet Backer (courtesy Nasjonalgalleriet via Wikimedia Commons), 1892
3. Christening in Tannum Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
