Viggo Madsen

Danish painter (1885–1954)
Person human Q20890637
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Summary

Viggo Madsen was born on March 5, 1885[1], in Kongens Lyngby[2]. He died on July 8, 1954[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Karl Madsen[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
  • Educated at: Copenhagen Technical College[11], Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler[12], Académie des beaux-arts[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Viggo Madsen (painter)[15]
  • Family name: Madsen[16]
  • Given name: Viggo[17], Svend[18]
  • Student of: Christian Krohg[19]
  • Birth name: Svend Viggo Madsen[20]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[21]
  • Has works in the collection: Statens Museum for Kunst[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

FAQs

Where was Viggo Madsen born?

Viggo Madsen was born in Kongens Lyngby[2].

Where did Viggo Madsen die?

Viggo Madsen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Viggo Madsen's parents?

Viggo Madsen's father was Karl Madsen[9].

What did Viggo Madsen do for work?

Viggo Madsen worked as a painter[5] and draftsperson[6].

Where did Viggo Madsen go to school?

Viggo Madsen was educated at Copenhagen Technical College[11], Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler[12], and Académie des beaux-arts[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . gravsted.dk. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . smk.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . sa.dk. Retrieved . sa.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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