Ruth Krefting (22 September 1900, Kristiania – 19 December 1987, Oslo) was a Norwegian painter and playwright.
Ruth Krefting | |
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.jpg) Krefting in c. 1935-1940 | |
| Born | 22 September 1900 Kristiania, Norway |
| Died | 19 December 1987 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | painter and playwright |
| Spouse | Anton Rønneberg |
Biography
editBorn in Kristiania on 22 September 1900, Krefting was the daughter of Annette Marie Hægstad and Axel K. Krefting. In 1929 she married theatre director Anton Rønneberg. She was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry and at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts.[1]
She painted landscapes, portraits and interiors, in particular interiors from farmers' houses. Se is represented with art works in several galleries in Norway, including the National Gallery of Norway. Her literary works include audio plays, as well as a biography of actress Aase Bye.[1][2]
Selected works
edit- Klosteret i St. Paul, Provence (painting; 1952)
- Kjøkkeninteriør (painting; 1955)
- Vår i Frognerparken (painting; 1957)
- Blått lys (audio play; 1957)
- En klar dag (audio play; 1960)
- Sand og spindelvev (audio play; 1962)
- Skuespillerinnen Aase Bye (biography; 1963)
References
edit- ^ a b Midtskaug, Anne Kathrine. "Ruth Krefting". Norsk kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ a b Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Ruth Krefting". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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