Denmark
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Biography: Peder Severin Krøyer
Peder Severin Krøyer, born on July 23, 1851, in Stavanger, Norway, and passing on November 21, 1909, in Skagen, Denmark, was…
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Biography: Bertel Thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844) was a Danish neoclassical sculptor who gained international acclaim for his masterful works during the early 19th century.…
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Biography: Agnes Slott-Møller
Agnes Slott-Møller, born on November 10, 1862, in Copenhagen, Denmark, was an artist whose work stands as a testament to the…
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Naturfrisk Havtorn Juice in the Roskilde Viking Museum
Sea Buck Thorn or H. rhamnoides is a deciduous and hardy shrub that can grow between 2 and 4 m high (between 7 and 13 ft). It…
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Biography: Peder Mønsted
Peder Mønsted (1859-1941) was a Danish painter known for his beautifully rendered landscapes, particularly those depicting the Danish countryside and its…
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Biography: Marie Krøyer
Marie Krøyer, born on June 14, 1867, in Frederiksberg, Denmark, was an iconic figure in the cultural and artistic circles of…
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Biography: Laurits Tuxen
Laurits Tuxen, a Danish painter born on December 9, 1853, in Copenhagen, emerged as a prominent figure in the Scandinavian art…
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Inspiration: “Sleigh Ride on a Sunny Winter Day,” by Peder Monsted
SLEIGH RIDE ON A SUNNY WINTER DAYPeder Mørk Mønsted 10 December 1859 – 20 June 1941Danish Peder Mørk Mønsted was born…
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Biography: Laurits Andersen Ring
Laurits Andersen Ring (1854–1933) was a Danish painter associated with the Skagen Painters, a group of artists who gathered in the…
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Inspiration: “Among the Dunes,” by Michael Ancher
Michael Ancher achieved his artistic breakthrough in 1879 with the painting Vil han klare pynten (Will He Round the Point?). Michael Ancher’s works…
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Inspiration: “Seated Model in The Artist’s Studio”
SEATED MODEL IN THE ARTIST’S STUDIOPaul Gustav Fischer22 July 1860 – 1 May 19341910Danish Paul Fischer was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.…
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Biography: Hans Andersen Brendekilde
Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857-1942) was a Danish painter known for his contributions to Realism and Naturalism in Scandinavian art during the…