Otto Valstads gave til Asker
03.03.38 – 22.03.38
In 1938, Kunstnernes Hus had the pleasure of having an exhibition with Otto Valstad (1862-1950). The exhibition was named Otto Valstad's gift to Asker, and it contained a total of 120 works. The exhibition at Valstad consisted of paintings, drawings and sculptures. The works were made between 1880 and 1938.
About the artist
Otto Valstad was born in 1862 in Asker. He was a Norwegian painter and illustrator. Valstad trained as a cabinetmaker and teacher, but eventually began to paint. He made landscape paintings and portraits. He also decorated Asker Church and illustrated books. Valstad himself published five children's books, with his own illustrations.
On his death, Valstad bequeathed the property and a large collection of art and cultural-historical objects to Asker municipality. To this day, the objects can be seen at the Asker museum.
