Christian Krohg 1888

"Christian Krohg" is an 1888 portrait by Danish artist Peder Severin Krøyer. The painting depicts a close-up of the artist's friend Christian Krohg, a prominent Norwegian painter and writer, in profile. Krohg is shown with a thick beard and mustache, wearing a cap and a jacket. The painting is notable for its realism and its depiction of Krohg's strong personality. Krøyer's painting style is known for its emphasis on light and color. The portrait captures Krohg in a moment of contemplation, his gaze directed off to the side. "Christian Krohg" is a quintessential example of Krøyer's portraiture style and has become a valuable piece in the study of late 19th-century Scandinavian art.