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

Ingebrigt Vik (1867 - 1927)
Ingebrigt Vik
1867 - 1927
Mette Tronvoll (1965)
Mette Tronvoll
1965
Magnus Thorén (1974)
Magnus Thorén
1974
Frederik Nicolai Jensen (1818 - 1870)
Frederik Nicolai Jensen
1818 - 1870
Georg Anton Rasmussen (1842 - 1914)
Georg Anton Rasmussen
1842 - 1914
Peder Severin Krøyer (1851 - 1909)
Peder Severin Krøyer
1851 - 1909
Hans Dahl (1849 - 1937)
Hans Dahl
1849 - 1937
Sigvald Asbjørnsen (1867 - 1954)
Sigvald Asbjørnsen
1867 - 1954
Jakob Weidemann (1923 - 2001)
Jakob Weidemann
1923 - 2001
Morten Müller (1828 - 1911)
Morten Müller
1828 - 1911
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson (1873 - 1958)
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson
1873 - 1958
Ferdinand Finne (1910 - 1999)
Ferdinand Finne
1910 - 1999
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye (1803 - 1848)
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye
1803 - 1848
Hendrik Christian Andersen (1872 - 1940)
Hendrik Christian Andersen
1872 - 1940
Brynjulf Larsen Bergslien (1830 - 1898)
Brynjulf Larsen Bergslien
1830 - 1898
Fredrik Vaerslev (1979)
Fredrik Vaerslev
1979

Creators Realism

Jules Badin (1843 - 1919)
Jules Badin
1843 - 1919
Jules Dupré (1811 - 1889)
Jules Dupré
1811 - 1889
Jan Mankes (1889 - 1920)
Jan Mankes
1889 - 1920
Dominic Serres (1722 - 1793)
Dominic Serres
1722 - 1793
William Callow (1812 - 1908)
William Callow
1812 - 1908
Minna Stocks (1846 - 1928)
Minna Stocks
1846 - 1928
Albert Bierstadt (1830 - 1902)
Albert Bierstadt
1830 - 1902
Frederic Edwin Church (1826 - 1900)
Frederic Edwin Church
1826 - 1900
Robert Neffson (1949)
Robert Neffson
1949
Johan Conrad Greive (1837 - 1891)
Johan Conrad Greive
1837 - 1891
Ferdinand Bellermann (1814 - 1889)
Ferdinand Bellermann
1814 - 1889
Hans Porwoll (1898 - 1984)
Hans Porwoll
1898 - 1984
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849 - 1934)
Paul-Albert Besnard
1849 - 1934
Ambrosini Jérôme (1810 - 1883)
Ambrosini Jérôme
1810 - 1883
Aloïs de Laet (1866 - 1949)
Aloïs de Laet
1866 - 1949
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (1878 - 1953)
Saveliy Abramovich Sorin
1878 - 1953
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