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

John Andreas Savio (1902 - 1938)
John Andreas Savio
1902 - 1938
Brynjulf Larsen Bergslien (1830 - 1898)
Brynjulf Larsen Bergslien
1830 - 1898
Lars Hertervig (1830 - 1902)
Lars Hertervig
1830 - 1902
Ludvig Munthe (1841 - 1896)
Ludvig Munthe
1841 - 1896
Sigvald Asbjørnsen (1867 - 1954)
Sigvald Asbjørnsen
1867 - 1954
Elling Reitan (1949)
Elling Reitan
1949
Bjørg Lødøen (1931 - 2009)
Bjørg Lødøen
1931 - 2009
Ludvig Skramstad (1855 - 1912)
Ludvig Skramstad
1855 - 1912
Charlotte Wankel (1888 - 1969)
Charlotte Wankel
1888 - 1969
Hans Leganger Reusch (1800 - 1854)
Hans Leganger Reusch
1800 - 1854
Ferdinand Finne (1910 - 1999)
Ferdinand Finne
1910 - 1999
Ingebrigt Vik (1867 - 1927)
Ingebrigt Vik
1867 - 1927
Hendrik Christian Andersen (1872 - 1940)
Hendrik Christian Andersen
1872 - 1940
Gunnar Berg (1863 - 1893)
Gunnar Berg
1863 - 1893
Ole Peter Hansen Balling (1823 - 1906)
Ole Peter Hansen Balling
1823 - 1906
Halfdan Strøm (1863 - 1949)
Halfdan Strøm
1863 - 1949

Creators Realism

Hans Herrmann (1858 - 1942)
Hans Herrmann
1858 - 1942
Johann Jakob Haid (1704 - 1767)
Johann Jakob Haid
1704 - 1767
Lee Man Fong (1913 - 1988)
Lee Man Fong
1913 - 1988
Léon Printemps (1871 - 1945)
Léon Printemps
1871 - 1945
Emil Czech (1862 - 1929)
Emil Czech
1862 - 1929
Henry Andrews (1794 - 1868)
Henry Andrews
1794 - 1868
Bernhard Buttersack (1858 - 1925)
Bernhard Buttersack
1858 - 1925
Franjo Mraz (1910 - 1981)
Franjo Mraz
1910 - 1981
Paolo Toschi (1788 - 1854)
Paolo Toschi
1788 - 1854
Hans-Werner Könecke (1940)
Hans-Werner Könecke
1940
Aleksandra Briede (1901 - 1992)
Aleksandra Briede
1901 - 1992
Ernst Hildebrand (1833 - 1924)
Ernst Hildebrand
1833 - 1924
Leoš Janáček (1854 - 1928)
Leoš Janáček
1854 - 1928
André Plumot (1829 - 1906)
André Plumot
1829 - 1906
Carlo Levi (1902 - 1975)
Carlo Levi
1902 - 1975
Alonzo Chappel (1828 - 1887)
Alonzo Chappel
1828 - 1887
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