Birthdate: August 13, 1852
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vestre Aker, Oslo
Died: October 16, 1925
Christian Krohg was a notable Norwegian naturalist painter, illustrator, author, and journalist recognized for his involvement in the realism art movement. He often portrayed ordinary life in his artwork. Krohg’s impact went beyond his artistic pursuits, as he played a key role as the director and inaugural professor at the Norwegian Academy of Arts from 1909 to 1925. His leadership and creative vision left a lasting mark on the Norwegian art scene.
