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Herbjørn Gausta and his Altar Paintings (Private event, Rochester Sons of Norway)

  • Sons of Norway Kristiania Lodge #1-47 Rochester, MN (map)
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Herbjørn Gausta was a leading light among Norwegian-American immigrant artists. Emigrating as a child, Gausta returned to Europe to study art before establishing his studio in Minneapolis. He remained tied to his fellow immigrants, especially with the four hundred or so altar paintings he made for Norwegian-American congregations. In this presentation, we will learn about Gausta’s fascinating life and look at his beautiful altar paintings.