Books and Art

Evening, interior (1890). Harriet Backer (Norwegian, 1845-1932). Oil on canvas. Nasjonalmuseet.

In 1888, Backer moved back to Norway permanently and settled in Sandvika, outside of Christiania (Oslo). Some of her finest paintings were created over the next five years. She began to paint interiors by lamplight, resulting in long shadows which gave the rooms a sense of mystery.