Christian Krohg

Norwegian painter (1852–1925)
Person human Q334200
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Christian Krohg

Summary

Christian Krohg is a human[1]. Born in Vestre Aker[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1852[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on October 16, 1925[5]. He worked as a painter[6], professor[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christian Krohg was born in Vestre Aker[2].
  • Christian Krohg died in Oslo[4].
  • Christian Krohg was born on August 13, 1852[3].
  • Christian Krohg died on October 16, 1925[5].
  • Christian Krohg is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].
  • Christian Krohg's father was Georg Anton Krohg[12].
  • Christian Krohg was married to Oda Krohg[13].
  • A child of Christian Krohg was Q1384103[14].
  • A child of Christian Krohg was Nana Krohg Schweigaard[15].
  • Christian Krohg held citizenship in Norway[16].
  • Christian Krohg worked as a painter[6].
  • Christian Krohg worked as a professor[7].
  • Christian Krohg's professions included writer[8].
  • Christian Krohg's professions included journalist[9].
  • Christian Krohg's field of work was natural history[17].
  • Christian Krohg was employed by University of Oslo[18].
  • Christian Krohg's education included a stint at University of Oslo[19].
  • Christian Krohg was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[20].
  • Christian Krohg was educated at Hartvig Nissen School[21].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was Ragnhild Thrane[22].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was Marie Sandholt[23].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was Marie Henriques[24].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was Carlo Hornung-Jensen[25].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was Karl Isakson[26].
  • A notable student of Christian Krohg was David Wallin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Vestre Aker[2], Christian Krohg… he was born on August 13, 1852[3]. His father was Georg Anton Krohg[12].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[19], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31]; Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[20], an educational institution[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1818[34]; and Hartvig Nissen School[21], an upper secondary school in Norway[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1849[37], headquartered in Oslo[38]. Studied under Johan Fredrik Eckersberg[39], Karl Gussow[40], and Hans Gude[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], professor[7], writer[8], and journalist[9]. Christian Krohg's field of work was natural history[17]. He was employed by University of Oslo[18]. Notable students include Ragnhild Thrane[22], a painter[42], 1856–1913[43], of Norway[44]; Marie Sandholt[23], a painter[45], 1872–1942[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47]; Marie Henriques[24], a painter[48], 1866–1944[49], of Kingdom of Denmark[50], awarded the Tagea Brandt Rejselegat[51]; Carlo Hornung-Jensen[25], a painter[52], 1882–1960[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54]; Karl Isakson[26], a painter[55], 1878–1922[56], of Sweden[57]; and David Wallin[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Man overboard[58], a painting[59], founded in 1906[60]; The Struggle for Existence. Study[61], a painting[62]; and Albertine i politilægens venteværelse[63], a painting[64], founded in 1880[65].

Recognition

Christian Krohg received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[66].

Personal Life

Among Christian Krohg's spouses was Oda Krohg[13]. Children include Q1384103[14], an illustrator[67], 1889–1965[68], of Norway[69], awarded the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[70] and Nana Krohg Schweigaard[15], a draftsperson[71], 1885–1974[72], of Norway[73].

Death and Burial

Christian Krohg died on October 16, 1925[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[11].

Why It Matters

Christian Krohg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

He has been cited as an influence by Edvard Munch[76], a painter[77], 1863–1944[78], of Norway[79], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[80], specialised in painting[81].

FAQs

Where was Christian Krohg born?

Born in Vestre Aker[2], Christian Krohg…

Where did Christian Krohg die?

Christian Krohg passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Christian Krohg's parents?

Christian Krohg's father was Georg Anton Krohg[12].

Who was Christian Krohg married to?

Christian Krohg's spouses include Oda Krohg[13].

What did Christian Krohg do for work?

Christian Krohg worked as painter[6], professor[7], writer[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Christian Krohg go to school?

Christian Krohg was educated at University of Oslo[19], Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[20], and Hartvig Nissen School[21].

What awards did Christian Krohg receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[66].

Who did Christian Krohg influence?

Christian Krohg has been cited as an influence by Edvard Munch[76].

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    Educated at University of Oslo, Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, Hartvig Nissen School
    Child Q1384103, Nana Krohg Schweigaard
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian, Danish
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