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

Carl Wilhelm Barth (1847 - 1919)
Carl Wilhelm Barth
1847 - 1919
Hans Goode (1825 - 1903)
Hans Goode
1825 - 1903
Johann Holmstedt (1851 - 1929)
Johann Holmstedt
1851 - 1929
Lars Hertervig (1830 - 1902)
Lars Hertervig
1830 - 1902
Ingebrigt Vik (1867 - 1927)
Ingebrigt Vik
1867 - 1927
Kjell Erik Killi Olsen (1952)
Kjell Erik Killi Olsen
1952
Nikolai Astrup (1890 - 1928)
Nikolai Astrup
1890 - 1928
Mette Tronvoll (1965)
Mette Tronvoll
1965
Jakob Weidemann (1923 - 2001)
Jakob Weidemann
1923 - 2001
Peter Nicolai Arbo (1831 - 1892)
Peter Nicolai Arbo
1831 - 1892
Odd Nerdrum (1944)
Odd Nerdrum
1944
Hans Leganger Reusch (1800 - 1854)
Hans Leganger Reusch
1800 - 1854
Peder Cappelen Thurmann (1839 - 1919)
Peder Cappelen Thurmann
1839 - 1919
Peder Severin Krøyer (1851 - 1909)
Peder Severin Krøyer
1851 - 1909
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye (1803 - 1848)
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye
1803 - 1848
John Andreas Savio (1902 - 1938)
John Andreas Savio
1902 - 1938

Creators Realism

Modest Urhel (1839 - 1919)
Modest Urhel
1839 - 1919
Otto Fischer-Trachau (1878 - 1958)
Otto Fischer-Trachau
1878 - 1958
Robert Frank (1924 - 2019)
Robert Frank
1924 - 2019
Eduard Otto Nückel (1888 - 1955)
Eduard Otto Nückel
1888 - 1955
Carl Frederic Aagaard (1833 - 1895)
Carl Frederic Aagaard
1833 - 1895
Elias Martin (1739 - 1818)
Elias Martin
1739 - 1818
Gregor von Bochmann (1850 - 1930)
Gregor von Bochmann
1850 - 1930
Tony Dellgrün ()
Tony Dellgrün
Karl Hampeln (1794 - 1880)
Karl Hampeln
1794 - 1880
Archibald Thorburn (1860 - 1935)
Archibald Thorburn
1860 - 1935
Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton (1820 - 1891)
Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton
1820 - 1891
Octav Benchile (1872 - 1944)
Octav Benchile
1872 - 1944
Joseph Semple (Sempill) (1830 - 1877)
Joseph Semple (Sempill)
1830 - 1877
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev (1934 - 2020)
Gennady Stepanovich Rayshev
1934 - 2020
Allan Rohan Crite (1910 - 2007)
Allan Rohan Crite
1910 - 2007
Andreas Johann Jacob Heinrich Müller (1811 - 1890)
Andreas Johann Jacob Heinrich Müller
1811 - 1890