Laurits Tuxen
Danish artist (1853-1927)
Laurits Tuxen was born on December 9, 1853 in Copenhagen and died on November 21, 1927 in Copenhagen, aged 73. Recorded occupations: sculptor, painter and history painter. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark. Positions held include court painter. Notable works include “Leaving the Table” and “The Taking of Arkona in 1169, King Valdemar and Bishop Absalon”. Educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Honours include Eckersberg Medal, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Professor. Member of Skagen Painters.
- Born
- December 9, 1853 · Copenhagen
- Died
- November 21, 1927 · Copenhagen
- Age at death
- 73
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupations
- sculptor, painter, history painter
- Positions held
- court painter
- Notable works
- Leaving the Table, The Taking of Arkona in 1169, King Valdemar and Bishop Absalon
- Education
- Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
- Honours
- Eckersberg Medal, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Professor
- Wikipedia editions
- 23 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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