Harriet Backer

23 works by Harriet Backer (Norwegian, 1845–1932) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Harriet Backer 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.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Harriet Backer's work on the site falls under Figurative (21), Landscape (6), Still Life (4).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (23), Art Nouveau (5), Realism (3).

Culture: Norwegian (34).

By orientation: 28 landscape, 4 portrait, 2 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1863 to 1920.

Other Norwegian artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Edvard Munch — 549 artworks
• Hans Gude — 384 artworks
• Amaldus Nielsen — 307 artworks
• Christian Krohg — 183 artworks
• Signe Scheel — 149 artworks
• Gerhard Munthe — 113 artworks
• Gustav Wentzel — 71 artworks
• Louis Moe — 66 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Harriet Backer artworks does Archive Lane have?

23 public-domain artworks by Harriet Backer are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Harriet Backer?

Harriet Backer is catalogued as Norwegian (born 1845, died 1932).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.