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Erik Werenskiold

1855-02-11 – 1938-11-23

Portrait of Erik Werenskiold
Håndkolorert dias. Portrett av maleren Erik Werenskjold.Credit: Anders Beer Wilse

Life & Legacy

Erik Theodor Werenskiold (11 February 1855 – 23 November 1938) was a Norwegian painter and illustrator. He is especially known for his drawings for the Asbjørnsen and Moe collection of Norske Folkeeventyr, and his illustrations for the Norwegian edition of the Snorri Sturlason Heimskringla.

Occupation & Career

lithographer, illustrator, painter, portrait painter, genre painter, graphic artist, artist

Education

Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎

Education & Institutions

Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q525092 — wikidata View source

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