Norway, 1845–1932

Harriet Backer was a Norway artist.

Harriet Backer was a Norwegian painter who lived from 1845 to 1932. Her career included the significant role of educator, as she taught the artists Ludvig Karsten and Henrik Lund. Backer remains a documented figure in Norwegian art history through her work as a painter and her influence on these two students. Her life spanned nearly nine decades during which she contributed to the visual culture of her time. The record of her teaching relationships highlights her engagement with the next generation of artists.