Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 17 works by Anders Castus Svarstad in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Anders Castus Svarstad left, the most famous is Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke (1908), in the collection of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo. Close behind it come Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström (1907) and From a Terrace in Rome (1913). Our catalog holds 17 works by Anders Castus Svarstad; the gallery has kept the 17 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
The Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke is an oil on canvas painting executed by the Norwegian artist Anders Castus Svarstad. Created in 1908, this work depicts the sitter, Ingeborg Lercke, in a formal, three-quarter length composition. The subject is positioned centrally against a patterned, blue-toned background, seated and facing slightly toward the viewer.
In the Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström by Anders Castus Svarstad, the subject is anchored in a three-quarter view. Her dark, voluminous hair frames a face set in a serious, contemplative expression. A small, decorative tiara rests upon her head, catching a quiet light. She wears a dark, possibly black, high-collared garment marked by vertical stripes or textures. A long green scarf is draped around her neck, providing…
From a Terrace in Rome is an oil painting by the Norwegian artist Anders Castus Svarstad. Created about 1913, the work captures an elevated perspective of the Roman cityscape. Svarstad, who was born in Hole, Norway, in 1869, spent much of his career developing a distinct approach to urban landscapes.
In the quiet, smoky atmosphere of late nineteenth-century life, Anders Castus Svarstad captures a profound moment of stillness within Portrait of a Man. Painted in 1898, this evocative work transcends a mere likeness, offering instead a window into the psychological depth of its subject. The man, adorned with a hat and framed by the soft textures of his beard and mustache, sits in a state of deep introspection. As he…
Palonetto, Sta. Lucia, Naples1909 · Bergen Kunstmuseum
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Hammersborg1912 · Oslo Museum
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From Kampen1922 · Oslo Museum
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From the French Alps1920 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
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Youngstorget1927 · Oslo Museum
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Cloister Ruins at Hovedøya1926 · National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
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Bentse Brug 18581933 · Oslo Museum
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Anders Castus Svarstad | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design |
Oslo | 8 | Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke, Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström, From a Terrace in Rome |
 Bergen Kunstmuseum |
Bergen | 4 | Via Bocca di Leone, Rome, Street in Bruges, The Port of London |
 Oslo Museum |
Oslo | 4 | Hammersborg, From Kampen, Youngstorget |
 Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum |
Tromsø | 1 | Portrait of a Man |
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In the quiet, smoky atmosphere of late nineteenth-century life, Anders Castus Svarstad captures a profound moment of stillness within Portrait of a Man. Painted in 1898, this evocative work transcends a mere likeness, offering instead a window into the psychological depth of its subject. The man, adorned with a hat and framed by the soft textures of his beard and mustache, sits in a state of deep introspection. As he…
The Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke is an oil on canvas painting executed by the Norwegian artist Anders Castus Svarstad. Created in 1908, this work depicts the sitter, Ingeborg Lercke, in a formal, three-quarter length composition. The subject is positioned centrally against a patterned, blue-toned background, seated and facing slightly toward the viewer.
From a Terrace in Rome is an oil painting by the Norwegian artist Anders Castus Svarstad. Created about 1913, the work captures an elevated perspective of the Roman cityscape. Svarstad, who was born in Hole, Norway, in 1869, spent much of his career developing a distinct approach to urban landscapes.
Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke (1908), National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo. Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström (1907) and From a Terrace in Rome (1913) come next.
39 years old: Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke dates from 1908, and Anders Castus Svarstad was born in 1869.
Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke, Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström, From a Terrace in Rome, Portrait of a Man, From La Morgue in Paris, Canal in Brügge, Ravello, Via Bocca di Leone, Rome, Street in Bruges and The Port of London. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 17 works by Anders Castus Svarstad, dated from 1898 to 1933.
Mostly in National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Oslo), Bergen Kunstmuseum (Bergen) and Oslo Museum (Oslo). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1900s: 6 of the 17 works on this page were made then, Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke among them.
On this page, the earliest is Portrait of a Man (1898) and the latest Bentse Brug 1858 (1933).
Woman (3) and Hat (2), across the 17 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 2 of the 17 works on this page.
Portrait of Ingeborg Lercke, Portrait of the Swedish Painter Tora Holmström and From a Terrace in Rome: the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo holds 8 of the works on this page.
