Skagen
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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: Marianne Stokes
Marianne Stokes (1855-1927), born Marianne Preindlsberger in Graz, Austria, was an accomplished painter whose work spans a remarkable range of styles,…
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What Made the Light of Skagen So Special?
The light of Skagen, a remote town located at the northern tip of Denmark, has long captivated the hearts and imaginations…
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Inspiration: “Young Nude Woman Sunbathing on the Beach in Skagen,” by Laurits Tuxen
Laurits Tuxen grew up in Copenhagen and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Art where together with P. S. Krøyer…
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Biography: Michael Ancher
Michael Ancher, born on June 9, 1849, in Rutsker, Denmark, and passing away on September 19, 1927, in Skagen, Denmark, was…
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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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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…
