Christian Krohg
Norwegian painter and writer (1852–1925)
Christian Krohg was born on August 13, 1852 in Vestre Aker and died on October 16, 1925 in Oslo, aged 73. Recorded occupations: painter, professor, writer, journalist and artist. Country of citizenship: Norway. Associated movement: realism. Fields of work: natural history. Notable works include “Man overboard”, “The Struggle for Existence. Study” and “Albertine i politilægens venteværelse”. Educated at University of Oslo, Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry and Hartvig Nissen School. Honours include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav. Member of Skagen Painters and Grez colony.
- Born
- August 13, 1852 · Vestre Aker
- Died
- October 16, 1925 · Oslo
- Age at death
- 73
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Occupations
- painter, professor, writer, journalist, artist
- Movements
- realism
- Notable works
- Man overboard, The Struggle for Existence. Study, Albertine i politilægens venteværelse
- Education
- University of Oslo, Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, Hartvig Nissen School
- Honours
- Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
- Wikipedia editions
- 35 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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