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

Magnus Thorén (1974)
Magnus Thorén
1974
Georg Anton Rasmussen (1842 - 1914)
Georg Anton Rasmussen
1842 - 1914
Alf-Jørgen Aas (1915 - 1981)
Alf-Jørgen Aas
1915 - 1981
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson (1873 - 1958)
Olaf Leonhard Gulbransson
1873 - 1958
Sigvald Asbjørnsen (1867 - 1954)
Sigvald Asbjørnsen
1867 - 1954
Gerhard August Schneider (1842 - 1873)
Gerhard August Schneider
1842 - 1873
Harriet Backer (1845 - 1932)
Harriet Backer
1845 - 1932
Sofus Jacobsen (1833 - 1912)
Sofus Jacobsen
1833 - 1912
Ingebrigt Vik (1867 - 1927)
Ingebrigt Vik
1867 - 1927
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye (1803 - 1848)
Martinus Christian Wesseltoft Rørbye
1803 - 1848
Christian Krohg (1852 - 1925)
Christian Krohg
1852 - 1925
Jakob Weidemann (1923 - 2001)
Jakob Weidemann
1923 - 2001
Ludvig Skramstad (1855 - 1912)
Ludvig Skramstad
1855 - 1912
Ludvig Munthe (1841 - 1896)
Ludvig Munthe
1841 - 1896
Peder Cappelen Thurmann (1839 - 1919)
Peder Cappelen Thurmann
1839 - 1919
Carl Wilhelm Barth (1847 - 1919)
Carl Wilhelm Barth
1847 - 1919

Creators Realism

Hermann August Kappelen (1827 - 1852)
Hermann August Kappelen
1827 - 1852
Marguérite Dielman (1865 - 1942)
Marguérite Dielman
1865 - 1942
Jose Maria Jardines (1862 - 1932)
Jose Maria Jardines
1862 - 1932
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn (1819 - 1903)
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn
1819 - 1903
Gustav Oppel (1891 - 1978)
Gustav Oppel
1891 - 1978
Wen Hsi Chen (1906 - 1991)
Wen Hsi Chen
1906 - 1991
Anton Burger (1824 - 1905)
Anton Burger
1824 - 1905
Edwin Sherwood Calvert (1844 - 1898)
Edwin Sherwood Calvert
1844 - 1898
Wijnand Jan Josephus Nuijen (1813 - 1839)
Wijnand Jan Josephus Nuijen
1813 - 1839
Carl Hummel (1821 - 1907)
Carl Hummel
1821 - 1907
Pietro Aldi (1852 - 1888)
Pietro Aldi
1852 - 1888
Charles Ernest Butler (1864 - 1933)
Charles Ernest Butler
1864 - 1933
Peter Stammen (1886 - 1958)
Peter Stammen
1886 - 1958
Anton Gutknecht (1907 - 1988)
Anton Gutknecht
1907 - 1988
Martinus van Andringa (1864 - 1918)
Martinus van Andringa
1864 - 1918
Caspar David Friedrich (1774 - 1840)
Caspar David Friedrich
1774 - 1840
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