Knud Bergslien (1827 - 1908) - photo 1

Knud Bergslien

Knud Larsen Bergslien, a Norwegian painter and art teacher, is renowned for his historical paintings, notably "Skiing Birchlegs Crossing the Mountain with the Royal Child." This iconic artwork depicts Birkebeiner skiers rescuing Prince Haakon in 1206, a pivotal moment in Norwegian history.

Bergslien was part of the Düsseldorf school of painting and closely associated with artists Hans Fredrik Gude and Adolph Tidemand. His talent earned him the Order of Vasa from King Oscar II for his painting "The Crowning of King Oscar II in the Nidaros Cathedral." His significant contributions to Norwegian art are showcased in the National Gallery of Norway.

Date and place of birt:15 may 1827, Voss, Norway
Date and place of death:27 november 1908, Oslo, Norway
Nationality:Norway
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Düsseldorf school of painting
Genre:Genre art, History painting
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Norway

Håkon Stenstadvold (1912 - 1977)
Håkon Stenstadvold
1912 - 1977
Anders Monsen Askevold (1834 - 1900)
Anders Monsen Askevold
1834 - 1900
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov) (1896 - 1982)
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov)
1896 - 1982
Elling Reitan (1949)
Elling Reitan
1949
Odd Nerdrum (1944)
Odd Nerdrum
1944
Hans Leganger Reusch (1800 - 1854)
Hans Leganger Reusch
1800 - 1854
Carl Frithjof Smith (1859 - 1917)
Carl Frithjof Smith
1859 - 1917
Fredrik Vaerslev (1979)
Fredrik Vaerslev
1979
Emanuel Vigeland (1875 - 1948)
Emanuel Vigeland
1875 - 1948
Ludvig Skramstad (1855 - 1912)
Ludvig Skramstad
1855 - 1912
Rolf Aamot (1934 - 2024)
Rolf Aamot
1934 - 2024
Dyre Vaa (1903 - 1980)
Dyre Vaa
1903 - 1980
Bjørg Lødøen (1931 - 2009)
Bjørg Lødøen
1931 - 2009
Halfdan Strøm (1863 - 1949)
Halfdan Strøm
1863 - 1949
Jakob Weidemann (1923 - 2001)
Jakob Weidemann
1923 - 2001
Hendrik Christian Andersen (1872 - 1940)
Hendrik Christian Andersen
1872 - 1940

Creators Realism

John Frederick Herring, Jr. (1820 - 1907)
John Frederick Herring, Jr.
1820 - 1907
Charles Hamilton Smith (1776 - 1859)
Charles Hamilton Smith
1776 - 1859
Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna (1817 - 1878)
Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
1817 - 1878
Joseph von Führich (1800 - 1876)
Joseph von Führich
1800 - 1876
Melchior d'Hondecoeter (1636 - 1695)
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
1636 - 1695
Felix Schwormstädt (1870 - 1938)
Felix Schwormstädt
1870 - 1938
Cola Idromeno (1860 - 1939)
Cola Idromeno
1860 - 1939
Nicolaas van der Waay (1855 - 1936)
Nicolaas van der Waay
1855 - 1936
John Gould (1804 - 1881)
John Gould
1804 - 1881
Costantino Pandiani (1837 - 1922)
Costantino Pandiani
1837 - 1922
Rembrandt Bugatti (1884 - 1916)
Rembrandt Bugatti
1884 - 1916
Emilia Appelgren (1840 - 1935)
Emilia Appelgren
1840 - 1935
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov (1874 - 1952)
Dmitry Innokentievich Karatanov
1874 - 1952
Charles Malfroy (1862 - 1939)
Charles Malfroy
1862 - 1939
Emil Barbarini (1855 - 1933)
Emil Barbarini
1855 - 1933
Wilhelm Camphausen (1818 - 1885)
Wilhelm Camphausen
1818 - 1885
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