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

Sigvald Asbjørnsen (1867 - 1954)
Sigvald Asbjørnsen
1867 - 1954
Adolph Tidemand (1814 - 1876)
Adolph Tidemand
1814 - 1876
Olaf Isaachsen (1835 - 1893)
Olaf Isaachsen
1835 - 1893
Kitty Kielland (1843 - 1914)
Kitty Kielland
1843 - 1914
Elling Reitan (1949)
Elling Reitan
1949
Hans Dahl (1849 - 1937)
Hans Dahl
1849 - 1937
Mette Tronvoll (1965)
Mette Tronvoll
1965
Henrik Lund (1879 - 1935)
Henrik Lund
1879 - 1935
Olaf Helliesen Lange (1875 - 1965)
Olaf Helliesen Lange
1875 - 1965
Adelsten Normann (1848 - 1918)
Adelsten Normann
1848 - 1918
Nikolai Astrup (1890 - 1928)
Nikolai Astrup
1890 - 1928
Theodor Severin Kittelsen (1857 - 1914)
Theodor Severin Kittelsen
1857 - 1914
Hendrik Christian Andersen (1872 - 1940)
Hendrik Christian Andersen
1872 - 1940
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch (1893 - 1975)
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch
1893 - 1975
Hermann August Kappelen (1827 - 1852)
Hermann August Kappelen
1827 - 1852
Niels Lergaard (1893 - 1982)
Niels Lergaard
1893 - 1982

Creators Realism

Hugo Anton Fisher (1854 - 1916)
Hugo Anton Fisher
1854 - 1916
Peter Walker Nicholson (1856 - 1885)
Peter Walker Nicholson
1856 - 1885
Pieter Jan van Liender (1721 - 1779)
Pieter Jan van Liender
1721 - 1779
Hans Brunner (1813 - 1888)
Hans Brunner
1813 - 1888
James Northcote (1746 - 1831)
James Northcote
1746 - 1831
Peter Demetz (1913 - 1977)
Peter Demetz
1913 - 1977
Johann Jakob Wetzel (1781 - 1834)
Johann Jakob Wetzel
1781 - 1834
Leopold Thieme (1880 - 1963)
Leopold Thieme
1880 - 1963
Jacques de Lalaing (1858 - 1917)
Jacques de Lalaing
1858 - 1917
Wilhelm von Kobell (1766 - 1853)
Wilhelm von Kobell
1766 - 1853
Richard Assmann (1887 - 1965)
Richard Assmann
1887 - 1965
Anna Henrietta Wolterbeek (1834 - 1905)
Anna Henrietta Wolterbeek
1834 - 1905
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805 - 1873)
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
1805 - 1873
Louis Le Breton (1818 - 1866)
Louis Le Breton
1818 - 1866
Julien Louis Tavernier (1879 - 1939)
Julien Louis Tavernier
1879 - 1939
Thomas Cole (1801 - 1848)
Thomas Cole
1801 - 1848
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