Karl Erik Harr

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Karl Erik Harr (born May 8, 1940) is a Norwegian painter, illustrator, graphic artist and author, best known for his representations of Northern-Norwegian scenery and coastal history.

[edit] Biography

Harr was born in Kvæfjord in Troms, and educated at the Norwegian academy of art. He is currently living in Harstad.

[edit] Art of Harr

Since his debut at Statens kunstutstilling, 1967, his works have been presented at countless separate- and collective exhibitions. Harr has illustrated the works of Knut Hamsun. He has also made the indoor decorations of the Hurtigruten Richard With.

Bibliography: 1973 Ytterst i verden 1974 Skarvene på Ut-Røst 1975 Nord i fjæra 1978 Nattlys 1983 Porten ved havet 1986 Sirilund 1988 Guds Nordenvind 1992 Der trollbåra bryt 1993 Den vakreste reisen 1994 Der skræg en fugl 1995 Malerier 1997 Fablenes farkost 1997 Draumkvædet 1999 Nordlandsbåten 2001 Dragsug 2001 Kunsten ombord 2001 Malerier av <=paintings by> Karl Erik Harr 2003 Vals i Concarneau 2003 Rotur i evigheten 2004 Hamsuns Nordland 2005 Morgen ved havet = Morning by the sea