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

Hans Dahl (1849 - 1937)
Hans Dahl
1849 - 1937
Karl Edvard Diriks (1855 - 1930)
Karl Edvard Diriks
1855 - 1930
Kitty Kielland (1843 - 1914)
Kitty Kielland
1843 - 1914
Elling Reitan (1949)
Elling Reitan
1949
Ole Peter Hansen Balling (1823 - 1906)
Ole Peter Hansen Balling
1823 - 1906
Adelsten Normann (1848 - 1918)
Adelsten Normann
1848 - 1918
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye (1803 - 1848)
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye
1803 - 1848
Fritz Taulov (1847 - 1906)
Fritz Taulov
1847 - 1906
Niels Lergaard (1893 - 1982)
Niels Lergaard
1893 - 1982
Dyre Vaa (1903 - 1980)
Dyre Vaa
1903 - 1980
Odd Nerdrum (1944)
Odd Nerdrum
1944
Adolph Tidemand (1814 - 1876)
Adolph Tidemand
1814 - 1876
Alf-Jørgen Aas (1915 - 1981)
Alf-Jørgen Aas
1915 - 1981
Harriet Backer (1845 - 1932)
Harriet Backer
1845 - 1932
Rolf Retz-Schmidt (1928 - 2006)
Rolf Retz-Schmidt
1928 - 2006
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch (1893 - 1975)
Rolf (Emil Rudolf) Nesch
1893 - 1975

Creators Realism

Jacob Jan Coenraad Spöhler (1837 - 1894)
Jacob Jan Coenraad Spöhler
1837 - 1894
Alexander Joseph Daiwaille (1818 - 1888)
Alexander Joseph Daiwaille
1818 - 1888
Jane Benham Hay (1829)
Jane Benham Hay
1829
Mihai Munkachi (1844 - 1900)
Mihai Munkachi
1844 - 1900
Paul Louchet (1854 - 1936)
Paul Louchet
1854 - 1936
Louis Rémy Mignot (1831 - 1870)
Louis Rémy Mignot
1831 - 1870
Johann Baptist Lachmüller (1785 - 1849)
Johann Baptist Lachmüller
1785 - 1849
Dennis Stock (1928 - 2010)
Dennis Stock
1928 - 2010
John Gantz (1772 - 1853)
John Gantz
1772 - 1853
Carl Oesterley (1839 - 1930)
Carl Oesterley
1839 - 1930
Jacques-André Portail (1695 - 1759)
Jacques-André Portail
1695 - 1759
Galina Dmitrievna Chechulina (1926)
Galina Dmitrievna Chechulina
1926
Leopold Durm (1878 - 1918)
Leopold Durm
1878 - 1918
Auguste Couder (1790 - 1873)
Auguste Couder
1790 - 1873
Nikolay Vladimirovich Polissky (1957)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Polissky
1957
Hubert Sattler (1817 - 1904)
Hubert Sattler
1817 - 1904
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