Oda Krohg

Biography

Oda Krohg painted with a courageous spirit, portraying contemporary life and the bold personalities within Norway's bohemian circles. Her canvases capture emotion and personality with vivid colour, and her life, entwined with other artists and writers, mirrored the modernist pulse of the era.

She insisted upon honesty in expression, helping to usher in new possibilities for women in art and leaving behind a legacy of resilience, creativity, and unflinching sincerity.