Christian Krohg

Christian Krohg (13 August 1852 – 16 October 1925) was a Norwegian naturalist painter, illustrator, author, and journalist. Born in Christiania (now Oslo), he grew up surrounded by art and culture. His early life included attending Nissen's School of Art before pursuing further studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Krohg trained under renowned artists such as Peder Severin Krøyer and Carl Frederik Reutersward, who influenced his artistic style. He spent time in Paris, where he absorbed modern artistic movements, and later lived in Skagen, Denmark, becoming part of the Skagen Painters group. His work focused on portraiture and social realism, capturing intimate and psychological portrayals of individuals. Notably, Krohg’s painting *Albertine i politilægens venteværelse* (1884) caused a scandal due to its portrayal of娼妓 (prostitution), reflecting his commitment to addressing societal issues. He also wrote novels and plays, further establishing himself as a versatile artist-intellectual. Krohg held significant professional roles, including editor-in-chief of the journal *Impressionisten* (1884–1891) and later became a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo (1907–1925). He received numerous awards for his contributions to Norwegian art, including being named a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. In personal life, Krohg married Oda Engelhardt in 1888 and had two children: daughter Nana (1885) and son Per (1889). The couple faced marital challenges but reconciled later in life. Krohg died in Oslo in 1925 and was buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund. Krohg’s legacy endures through his works, which are displayed at institutions like ...