Eilif Peterssen

Norwegian painter (1852-1928)
Person human Q739176
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Eilif Peterssen

Summary

Eilif Peterssen is a human[1]. He was born in Christiania[2]. He was born on +1852-09-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Lysaker[4]. He died on +1928-12-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and draftsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eilif Peterssen's place of birth was Christiania[2].
  • Eilif Peterssen died in Lysaker[4].
  • Eilif Peterssen was born on +1852-09-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eilif Peterssen died on +1928-12-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Eilif Peterssen's spouses was Nicoline Peterssen[9].
  • Eilif Peterssen held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Eilif Peterssen's professions included painter[6].
  • Eilif Peterssen worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Eilif Peterssen's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11].
  • Eilif Peterssen's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12].
  • Eilif Peterssen's education included a stint at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[13].
  • A notable student of Eilif Peterssen was Ragnhild Thrane[14].
  • A notable student of Eilif Peterssen was Marie Luplau[15].
  • A notable student of Eilif Peterssen was Johanne Cathrine Krebs[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Eilif Peterssen is Christian II signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Eilif Peterssen is Nocturne[18].
  • Eilif Peterssen received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Eilif Peterssen received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Eilif Peterssen received the Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Eilif Peterssen was a member of Skagen Painters[22].
  • Eilif Peterssen's image is recorded as Eilif Peterssen.png[23].
  • Eilif Peterssen is recorded as male[24].
  • Eilif Peterssen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Eilif Peterssen's genre is recorded as portrait[26].
  • Eilif Peterssen's genre is recorded as history painting[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Christiania[2], Eilif Peterssen… he was born on +1852-09-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11], an art academy[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1754[30]; Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12], an academy of fine arts[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1808[33], headquartered in Munich[34]; and Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[13], an educational institution[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1818[37]. Studied under Johan Fredrik Eckersberg[38], a painter[39], 1822–1870[40], of Norway[41], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[42]; Ludwig des Coudres[43], a painter[44], 1820–1878[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46]; Wilhelm von Diez[47], a painter[48], 1839–1907[49], of Kingdom of Bavaria[50], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[51]; Franz von Lenbach[52], a painter[53], 1836–1904[54], of Kingdom of Bavaria[55], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[56]; and Hans Gude[57], a painter[58], 1825–1903[59], of Norway[60], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[61].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and draftsperson[7]. Notable students include Ragnhild Thrane[14], a painter[62], 1856–1913[63], of Norway[64]; Marie Luplau[15], a painter[65], 1848–1925[66], of Kingdom of Denmark[67]; and Johanne Cathrine Krebs[16], a painter[68], 1848–1924[69], of Kingdom of Denmark[70], specialised in painting[71].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Christian II signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe[17], a painting[72], founded in 1870[73] and Nocturne[18], a painting[74], founded in 1887[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[76], in Norway[77]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], a grade of an order[78], in Norway[79]; and Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[21], a grade of an order[80], in Sweden[81].

Personal Life

Among Eilif Peterssen's spouses was Nicoline Peterssen[9].

Death and Burial

Eilif Peterssen died on +1928-12-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Lysaker[4].

Why It Matters

Eilif Peterssen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Eilif Peterssen born?

Born in Christiania[2], Eilif Peterssen…

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[9].

What did Eilif Peterssen do for work?

Eilif Peterssen worked as painter[6] and draftsperson[7].

Where did Eilif Peterssen go to school?

Eilif Peterssen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11], Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12], and Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[13].

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].

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