Johan Vilhelm Gertner

Johan Vilhelm Gertner was a Norwegian painter born in 1866 and active until his death in 1940. He was associated with the Realism movement, which sought to depict everyday life and ordinary people with accuracy and detail. Gertner's work often focused on rural scenes and the lives of farmers, reflecting the social conditions of his time. He is known for his contributions to Norwegian art, particularly in portraying the natural landscape and the human experience within it. Key life events and specific influences on his work remain largely undocumented.