Carl Bloch

Danish painter (1834–1890)
Person human Q547055
Carl Bloch
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Carl Bloch

Summary

Carl Bloch is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1834-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on +1890-02-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and printmaker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl Bloch was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Carl Bloch died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Carl Bloch was born on +1834-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Carl Bloch died on +1890-02-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Carl Bloch is buried at Holmen Cemetery[9].
  • Carl Bloch held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Carl Bloch's professions included painter[6].
  • Carl Bloch's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Among Carl Bloch's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11].
  • Carl Bloch's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[12].
  • Carl Bloch's education included a stint at Mariboes school[13].
  • A notable student of Carl Bloch was Otto P. Balle[14].
  • A notable student of Carl Bloch was H.C. Koefoed[15].
  • A notable student of Carl Bloch was Viggo Langer[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is In a Roman Osteria[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is Samson and the Philistines[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is Christian II i fængslet på Sønderborg Slot[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is Transfiguration of Jesus[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is The Sermon On the Mount[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Bloch is Prometheus' Liberation[22].
  • Carl Bloch received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Carl Bloch received the Q12309522[24].
  • Carl Bloch received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Carl Bloch was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[26].
  • Carl Bloch's image is recorded as Carl Bloch Hver8Dag 1900.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Bloch's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on +1834-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[12], an art academy[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1754[30] and Mariboes school[13], a school[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1833[33]. Carl Bloch studied under Wilhelm Marstrand[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and printmaker[7]. Among Carl Bloch's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11]. Notable students include Otto P. Balle[14], a painter[35], 1865–1916[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37]; H.C. Koefoed[15], a painter[38], 1849–1921[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40]; and Viggo Langer[16], a painter[41], 1860–1942[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include In a Roman Osteria[17], a painting[44], founded in 1866[45]; Samson and the Philistines[18], a painting[46], founded in 1863[47]; Christian II i fængslet på Sønderborg Slot[19], a painting[48], founded in 1871[49]; Transfiguration of Jesus[20], a painting[50], founded in 1800[51]; The Sermon On the Mount[21], an oil paint[52], founded in 1877[53]; and Prometheus' Liberation[22], a painting[54], founded in 1864[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[56], in Denmark[57]; Q12309522[24], an art prize[58], in Denmark[59]; and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[60], in Denmark[61], founded in 1808[62].

Death and Burial

Carl Bloch died on +1890-02-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. The cause of death was cancer[63]. He is buried at Holmen Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Carl Bloch ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Carl Bloch born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Carl Bloch…

Where did Carl Bloch die?

Carl Bloch passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Carl Bloch do for work?

Carl Bloch worked as painter[6] and printmaker[7].

Where did Carl Bloch go to school?

Carl Bloch was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[12] and Mariboes school[13].

What awards did Carl Bloch receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Q12309522[24], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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