Karl Ouren

Karl Ouren (February 5, 1882 – January 3, 1943) was an American artist best known for his paintings of Norwegian landscapes and scenes, particularly those featuring winter and snow.

He studied art in Trondhjem and later at the Technical School (Københavns Tekniske Skole) in Copenhagen, Denmark.

[3][4] He exhibited frequently at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art where he was a member and where he also studied.

Paintings by Ouren were included in the Norse-American Centennial Art Exhibition held at the Minnesota State Fair in 1925.

His paintings were also part of the permanent collection at the Chicago Norske Klub where he won special prizes in 1924 and 1929.