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Ludvig Karsten

Norwegian1876–1926

Portrait of Ludvig Karsten

About

Ludvig Karsten was a Norwegian painter. He was a neo-impressionist influenced by Edvard Munch, Henri Matisse and contemporary French painting. He first participated at the Autumn exhibition in Kristiania in 1901, and had his first separate exhibition in 1904. He is represented at museums in many Scandinavian cities, including several paintings at the National Gallery of Norway. Karsten was known for his bohemian lifestyle and quick temper.

Notable works

The red Room

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

Works in the collection

13 works

The red Room

at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

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