Eilif Peterssen
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Summary
Eilif Peterssen was born on September 4, 1852[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on December 29, 1928[3], in Lysaker[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Nicoline Peterssen[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[10], Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[11], Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[12]
- Student: Ragnhild Thrane[13], Marie Luplau[14], Johanne Cathrine Krebs[15], Hanna Lund[16]
- Notable work: Christian II signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe[17], Nocturne[18]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Olav[19], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[21]
- Member of: Skagen Painters[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: portrait[24], history painting[25]
- Commons category: Eilif Peterssen[26]
- Family name: Peterssen[27]
- Given name: Elof[28], Eilif[29]
- Commons gallery: Eilif Peterssen[30]
- Student of: Johan Fredrik Eckersberg[31], Ludwig des Coudres[32], Wilhelm von Diez[33], Franz von Lenbach[34], Hans Gude[35]
- Depicted by: Q140165795[36], Self-portrait[37], Portrait of the Norwegian painter Eilif Peterssen.[38], Portrait of the Painter Eilif Peterssen[39], Eilif Peterssen[40]
- Described by source: Kunstindeks Danmark[41], Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon[42], Albert Edelfelt's letters[43], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[44], Hvem er Hvem? (1912)[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[46]
- Commons Creator page: Eilif Peterssen[47]
Why It Matters
Eilif Peterssen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Eilif Peterssen born?
Eilif Peterssen's place of birth was Christiania[2].
Where did Eilif Peterssen die?
Eilif Peterssen passed away in Lysaker[4].
Who was Eilif Peterssen married to?
Eilif Peterssen's spouses include Nicoline Peterssen[8].
What did Eilif Peterssen do for work?
Eilif Peterssen worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6].
Where did Eilif Peterssen go to school?
Eilif Peterssen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[10], Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[11], and Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[12].
What awards did Eilif Peterssen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav[19], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], and Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[21].