The Living Room at Kolbotn, (Hulda and Arne Garborg’s home) (1896)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Titled "The Living Room at Kolbotn" (1896), this intimate painting crafted by Norwegian artist Harriet Backer, immerses the viewer into a snapshot of everyday domestic life. Backer's canvas portrays Hulda and Arne Garborg's living room in their Kolbotn home, luminously capturing the warmth and simplicity of rural Norwegian interiors.In the painting, light generously pours through a window, emphasizing the textured walls painted in rich, warm hues. The room is furnished modestly typical of Norwegian country style, with wooden furniture that includes a prominent rocking chair and a table covered with a patterned tablecloth.On one side of the table, a woman—presumably Hulda Garborg—is absorbed in reading, emitting a sense of quiet concentration. Across from her, a man—likely Arne Garborg—plays a violin, suggesting a scene suffused with cultural and intellectual pursuits, both literary and musical. This scene is not only a testament to the personal lives of the Garborgs but also reflects the cultural richness of the time, emphasizing the importance of music and literature in enriching domestic life.
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Harriet Backer (21 January 1845 – 25 March 1932) was a Norwegian painter who achieved recognition in her own time and was a pioneer among female artists both in the Nordic countries and in Europe generally. She is best known for her detailed interior scenes, communicated with rich colors and the interplay of light and shadow.