Catalogue de l'exposition présentée au Nasjonalmuseet d'Oslo du 28 mai au 18 octobre 2026.
The National Museums exhibition devoted to Asta Nørregaard explores the full breadth of the artist's work. The focus is on portraits, pastels and fashion, but there are also paintings on religious themes, evocative landscapes and detailed interiors.
It was no accident that Asta Nørregaard became known as the fashion painter' of Norwegian art. She had an eye for costume, fashion and accessories, and excelled in the rendering of velvet, silk and lace. Her subjects confront us with vivid expressions and depths of personality and character. Edvard Munch, Katti Anker Møller and Elisabeth Fearnley are just some of the many whose portraits Nørregaard painted.
Although her reputation was built on portraits, Nørregaard also painted landscapes, interiors and biblical scenes. Her evocative breakthrough painting "Waiting for Christ" earned her a prestigious commission to paint an altarpiece for Gjøvik Church. The exhibition presents a number of her religious works.