Laurits Tuxen

Danish artist (1853-1927)
Person human Q976826
Laurits Tuxen
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Laurits Tuxen

Summary

Laurits Tuxen is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on December 9, 1853[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 21, 1927[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], and history painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Laurits Tuxen…
  • Laurits Tuxen died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Laurits Tuxen was born on December 9, 1853[3].
  • Laurits Tuxen died on November 21, 1927[5].
  • Laurits Tuxen is buried at Vestre Cemetery[10].
  • Laurits Tuxen's father was Nicolai Elias Tuxen[11].
  • Among Laurits Tuxen's spouses was Charlotte Pauline Ursule de Baisieux[12].
  • Among Laurits Tuxen's spouses was Frederikke Treschow[13].
  • A child of Laurits Tuxen was Yvonne Tuxen[14].
  • A child of Laurits Tuxen was Nina Tuxen[15].
  • Laurits Tuxen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[16].
  • Laurits Tuxen worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Laurits Tuxen worked as a painter[7].
  • Laurits Tuxen worked as a history painter[8].
  • Laurits Tuxen held the position of court painter[17].
  • Laurits Tuxen was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18].
  • Laurits Tuxen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[19].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was Jens Adolf Jerichau[20].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was Q924459[21].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was N.V. Dorph[22].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was Niels Bjerre[23].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was Harald Hansen[24].
  • A notable student of Laurits Tuxen was Rasmus Christiansen[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurits Tuxen is Leaving the Table[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurits Tuxen is The Taking of Arkona in 1169, King Valdemar and Bishop Absalon[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurits Tuxen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on December 9, 1853[3]. His father was Nicolai Elias Tuxen[11].

Education

Laurits Tuxen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], and history painter[8]. Laurits Tuxen was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18]. He held the position of court painter[17]. Notable students include Jens Adolf Jerichau[20], a painter[28], 1890–1916[29], of Kingdom of Denmark[30]; Q924459[21], a painter[31], 1863–1958[32], of Kingdom of Denmark[33], awarded the Prince Eugen Medal[34]; N.V. Dorph[22], a painter[35], 1862–1931[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37], awarded the Eckersberg Medal[38]; Niels Bjerre[23], a painter[39], 1864–1942[40], of Kingdom of Denmark[41], awarded the Eckersberg Medal[42]; Harald Hansen[24], a painter[43], 1890–1967[44], of Kingdom of Denmark[45], awarded the Eckersberg Medal[46]; and Rasmus Christiansen[25], a painter[47], 1863–1940[48], of Kingdom of Denmark[49], awarded the Serdin Hansens Præmie[50].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Leaving the Table[26], a painting[51], founded in 1906[52] and The Taking of Arkona in 1169, King Valdemar and Bishop Absalon[27], a painting[53], founded in 1894[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Eckersberg Medal[55], an architecture award[56], in Denmark[57], founded in 1883[58]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[59], a grade of an order[60], in Denmark[61], founded in 1808[62]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[63], a grade of an order[64], in Denmark[65]; and Professor[66], a honorific prefix[67].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte Pauline Ursule de Baisieux[12], 1862–1899[68] and Frederikke Treschow[13], 1856–1946[69]. Children include Yvonne Tuxen[14] and Nina Tuxen[15].

Death and Burial

Laurits Tuxen died on November 21, 1927[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Laurits Tuxen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Laurits Tuxen born?

Laurits Tuxen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Laurits Tuxen die?

Laurits Tuxen died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Laurits Tuxen's parents?

Laurits Tuxen's father was Nicolai Elias Tuxen[11].

Who was Laurits Tuxen married to?

Laurits Tuxen's spouses include Charlotte Pauline Ursule de Baisieux[12] and Frederikke Treschow[13].

What did Laurits Tuxen do for work?

Laurits Tuxen worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], and history painter[8].

Where did Laurits Tuxen go to school?

Laurits Tuxen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[19].

What awards did Laurits Tuxen receive?

Honors received include Eckersberg Medal[55], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[59], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[63], and Professor[66].

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