Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval
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Summary
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval was born on October 15, 1885[1], in Iceland[2]. He died on April 13, 1972[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Reykjavík[8]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[9]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[10]
- Award received: Prince Eugen Medal[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Jóhannes Kjarval[13]
- Given name: Jóhannes[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[15]
- Name in native language: Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval[16]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[17]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[18], Statens Museum for Kunst[19], Wallraf–Richartz Museum[20], Museum Ludwig[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[22]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval include Kjarvalsstaðir[24], in Iceland[25].
Why It Matters
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include Kjarvalsstaðir[24], in Iceland[25].
FAQs
Where was Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval born?
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval was born in Iceland[2].
Where did Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval die?
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval passed away in Reykjavík[4].
What did Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval do for work?
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval worked as a painter[5] and poet[6].
Where did Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval go to school?
Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[10].
What awards did Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval receive?
Honors received include Prince Eugen Medal[11].