At the Window
Hans Heyerdahl · 1881
Why it's great
A woman sits near a window, reading in the soft light. Hans Heyerdahl was a Norwegian painter who painted quiet indoor scenes and portraits. The gentle light shows his skill. It's a peaceful moment at home.
Where to see it
📍 National Museum of Art, Architecture and DesignOslo, Norway
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Hans Heyerdahl was born in Norway, to a family of Norwegian-Swedish roots, and studied in Copenhagen, Munich and Paris. He painted portraits and religious paintings with a clear, quiet realism. He became one of the leading Norwegian painters of his generation. He died in Oslo in 1913.
