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The 7 Most Famous Severin Grande Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 7 works by Severin Grande in our catalogue
In short
In the Kitchen (1905) is the Severin Grande painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo. After it, the eye goes to Lars Jorde (1909) and Portrait of the Artist's Wife (1918). Among the 7 works of Severin Grande in our catalog, these 7 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1869 – 1934, Verdal
Most works: National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
Top 10 paintings by Severin Grande, through the gallery's eye
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The museums that keep Severin Grande's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Severin Grande | Paintings from this list |
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 National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design |
Oslo | 4 | In the Kitchen, Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Oppstilling med krukker og blomster |
 Oslo Museum |
Oslo | 3 | Lars Jorde, From Hammersborg, From Fredensborgveien |
Severin Grande across the decades: one unique original for each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Severin Grande's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Severin Grande?Reveal the answer
In the Kitchen (1905), National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo. Lars Jorde (1909) and Portrait of the Artist's Wife (1918) come next.
At what age did Severin Grande create In the Kitchen?Reveal the answer
36 years old: In the Kitchen dates from 1905, and Severin Grande was born in 1869.
How many works by Severin Grande are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 7 works by Severin Grande, dated from 1905 to 1931.
Where can the most famous Severin Grande originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Oslo) and Oslo Museum (Oslo). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Severin Grande create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1900s: 2 of the 7 works on this page were made then, In the Kitchen among them.
Which famous Severin Grande painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is In the Kitchen (1905) and the latest From Fredensborgveien (1931).
What Severin Grande originals can I see at the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design?Reveal the answer
In the Kitchen, Portrait of the Artist's Wife and Oppstilling med krukker og blomster: the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo holds 4 of the works on this page.
Severin Grande: a portrait of the artist
A Life in Quiet Observation
Severin Grande lived his life through the lens of the everyday. Born in 1869, this Norwegian painter found his purpose not in grand historical dramas, but in the soft light of domestic spaces and the simple rhythms of Kristiania. His work suggests a man who sat quietly in corners, watching how a shadow fell across a table or how a family member moved through a room.
He spent much of his professional career in Kristiania, establishing himself as a painter of genre scenes and portraits. There was no need for loud subjects when the quiet routines of family life offered so much to study. He captured the character of the city and the warmth of the home with a steady, observant hand.
The Beauty of the Ordinary
Grande’s technique relied on naturalism and balanced compositions. He did not seek to overwhelm the viewer with dramatic gestures; instead, he used understated emotional depth to connect with his subjects. His paintings often focus on intimate settings, such as:
- Domestic interiors filled with light and shadow.
- Portraits that reveal the character of the sitter through careful observation of expression.
- Still lifes featuring simple arrangements of flowers, fruit, and jars.
- Scenes of childhood, such as children engaged in a game of Ludo.
In works like Portrait of the Artist's Wife, painted in 1918, one can see his ability to handle atmosphere and light. He had a way of making a single moment feel significant through the careful placement of a gesture or a look.
A Lasting Presence in Norwegian Art
Though he passed away in 1934, Grande’s contribution to the tradition of Norwegian genre painting remains clear. His ability to transform an ordinary domestic scene into a study of companionship and quietude allowed his work to endure. Pieces such as Barn som spiller Ludo (Children playing Ludo) show how he could find meaning in the small, unscripted moments of life.
His paintings are held in important collections, including the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Norway. Through these works, the gentle, honest portrayal of Norwegian domestic life continues to be seen by those who appreciate the sincerity of his vision.