Kitty Lange Kielland
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Kitty Lange Kielland was a Norwegian painter known for her contributions to realism in Norwegian art. She was the sister of writer Alexander Lange Kielland. Kielland began her artistic career later in life, influenced by her teacher Hans Gude, and later by French landscape artists. Her work often featured open landscapes inspired by Norway, characterized by a somber yet evocative quality. Her painting Summer Night (1886) is considered a masterpiece, blending realism with a nostalgic atmosphere. Kielland was also an advocate for women's rights in the arts, paving the way for future female artists.1
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