Alf Rolfsen
Norwegian painter (1895-1979)
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Summary
Alf Rolfsen was born on January 28, 1895[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on November 10, 1979[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and printmaker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[8]
- Father: Nordahl Rolfsen[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Student: Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen[11]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav[12], Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], Prince Eugen Medal[14], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[15], Medal of St. Hallvard[16], King's Medal of Merit in Gold[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Alf Rolfsen[19]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[20]
- Family name: Rolfsen[21]
- Given name: Alf[22]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[23], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[24], Q141773684[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[28]
- Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[29], Statens Museum for Kunst[30], National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[32]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[33]
Why It Matters
Alf Rolfsen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]
FAQs
Where was Alf Rolfsen born?
Alf Rolfsen was born in Christiania[2].
Where did Alf Rolfsen die?
Alf Rolfsen passed away in Oslo[4].
Who were Alf Rolfsen's parents?
Alf Rolfsen's father was Nordahl Rolfsen[9].
What did Alf Rolfsen do for work?
Alf Rolfsen worked as a painter[5] and printmaker[6].
What awards did Alf Rolfsen receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[12], Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[13], Prince Eugen Medal[14], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[15].