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Ruth Krefting

1900 – 1987

Norwegian painter and writer

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Lived 1900 – 1987 (aged 87). Ruth Krefting was a Norwegian painter, writer and biographer.

Ruth Krefting (22 September 1900, Kristiania – 19 December 1987, Oslo) was a Norwegian painter and playwright.

Biography Born 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.

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.

She died in Oslo on 19 December 1987.

Selected works 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)

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Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts

Family & relationships

Spouse
Anton Rønneberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruth Krefting?

Norwegian painter and writer

When was Ruth Krefting born?

Ruth Krefting was born on 22 September 1900 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.

When did Ruth Krefting die?

Ruth Krefting died on 19 December 1987 in Oslo.

What was Ruth Krefting's occupation?

Ruth Krefting was a painter, writer and biographer.

What nationality was Ruth Krefting?

Ruth Krefting was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruth Krefting

· Wikidata: Q15733456

· DBpedia: Ruth Krefting

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