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13.03.1825–17.08.1903

Hans Gude

Hans Fredrik Gude (1825–1903) was a Norwegian romantic landscape and marine painter from Christiania. He worked mainly in Germany and represented the Düsseldorf school of painting. Notable works include "Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord".

15.07.1718–05.07.1793

Alexander Roslin

Alexander Roslin (1718–1793) was a Swedish Rococo portrait painter who worked in Stockholm, Paris, Warsaw, and Saint Petersburg. He is known for his refined portraits, including works depicting his wife, Marie-Suzanne.

01.05.1872–08.05.1960

Hugo Alfvén

Hugo Emil Alfvén was a Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and artist. Born on May 1, 1872, in Stockholm, he worked primarily in symphonic music and remained connected to Swedish culture. He died on May 8, 1960, in Falun.

01.08.1865–17.08.1947

Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke

Prince Eugen of Sweden (1865–1947), Duke of Närke, was a Swedish prince, artist, and patron. Born at Drottningholm Palace, he was the youngest son of King Oscar II, known for his landscape paintings and military service. He was a Knight of the Order of St. Andrew and the Order of the Norwegian Lion.

27.11.1974–?

Parov Stelar

Parov Stelar is the stage name of Markus Füreder, born November 27, 1974, in Linz, Austria. He is the founder of the electro-swing genre and leader of the band Parov Stelar, known for blending jazz, house, IDM, downtempo, deep house, breakbeat, nu-jazz, and electro-swing.

31.07.1889–03.01.1972

Frans Masereel

Frans Masereel was a Belgian artist born on July 31, 1889, in Blankenberge. He is recognized as a master of large graphic cycles—"graphic novels"—and a representative of left-wing expressionism. He worked in various artistic fields including printmaking and illustration.

23.11.1862–14.12.1926

Théo van Rysselberghe

Théo van Rysselberghe (1862–1926) was a Belgian artist associated with Neo-Impressionism, known for his portraits and mastery of pointillism. He worked in multiple artistic roles including painter, graphic artist, and sculptor.

10.04.1922–25.10.2010

Vesna Parun

Vesna Parun (1922–2010) was a Croatian poet, writer, translator, playwright, children’s author, and artist. Born on April 10, 1922, on the island of Zlarin, she contributed to Croatia’s cultural heritage before passing away in Stubičke Toplice on October 25, 2010.

15.10.1917–23.08.1994

Zoltán Fábri

Zoltán Fábri (1917–1994) was a Hungarian theater and film director, screenwriter, actor, scenographer, and university lecturer. Born and died in Budapest, he contributed significantly to Hungarian arts across multiple disciplines.

09.09.1899–08.07.1984

Brassaï

Brassaï (1899–1984) was a Hungarian-French photographer, painter, sculptor, writer, and illustrator. Born in Brașov and died in Nice, he was known for his work in documentary and surrealist photography.

05.06.1932–07.09.1981

Christy Brown

Christy Brown (1932–1981) was an Irish writer, artist, and poet born with cerebral palsy. He wrote and painted using the toes of one foot. He is best known for his autobiography "My Left Foot," adapted into a 1989 film starring Daniel Day-Lewis.

18.06.1831–14.10.1892

Peter Nicolai Arbo

Peter Nicolai Arbo (June 18, 1831 – October 14, 1892) was a Norwegian painter associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. His work primarily focused on historical subjects, reflecting strong ties to Norwegian culture.

11.02.1874–30.06.1953

Elsa Beskow

Elsa Beskow (February 11, 1874 – June 30, 1953) was a Swedish children’s author, illustrator, graphic artist, art teacher, and publisher, recognized for her significant contributions to children’s literature and art in Sweden.

28.07.1883–30.10.1949

Angela Hitler

Angela Franziska Johanna Hammitzsch, née Hitler and formerly Raubal, was born on July 28, 1883, in Braunau am Inn. She was the elder half-sister of Adolf Hitler. Angela was culturally tied to Austria and Nazi Germany. She died on October 30, 1949, in Hanover.

12.09.1858–12.11.1921

Fernand Khnopff

Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921) was a Belgian painter, graphic artist, sculptor, and art historian. A leading figure of Belgian symbolism, he was known for portraiture and works such as "I lock my door upon myself."

15.12.1967–?

David Černý

David Černý, born December 15, 1967, in Prague, is a Czech sculptor known for provocative works blending humor and political satire. His notable pieces include Entropa, the Golem Monument, and the Head of Franz Kafka, which have sparked public debate and become key Prague landmarks.

23.03.1943–26.11.2001

Nils-Aslak Valkeapää

Nils-Aslak Valkeapää (1943–2001) was a Finnish Sámi writer, artist, musician, and poet, creating mainly in the Northern Sámi language. He received the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 1991 and contributed extensively to Sámi culture.

28.11.1931–09.02.2019

Tomi Ungerer

Tomi Ungerer (Jean-Thomas) was a French writer and illustrator born on November 28, 1931, in Strasbourg. He worked in children’s and erotic literature. Ungerer died on February 9, 2019, in Cork. He was also a sculptor, musician, photographer, and graphic artist.

22.08.1891–26.05.1973

Jacques Lipchitz

Jacques Lipchitz (1891–1973) was a French and American sculptor of Lithuanian-Jewish origin, associated with abstractionism and the Paris School. Born in the Russian Empire, his artistic career connected multiple cultural traditions.

21.01.1845–25.03.1932

Harriet Backer

Harriet Backer (1845–1932) was a Norwegian painter and graphic artist, recognized as one of the first professional female artists in Scandinavia. She is known for works such as "A Country Cobbler."

27.04.1857–21.01.1914

Theodor Kittelsen

Theodor Severin Kittelsen (1857–1914) was a Norwegian painter, illustrator, and caricaturist. Renowned for his landscapes and mythological themes, especially depictions of trolls, he contributed significantly to Norway's cultural heritage through painting and graphic art.

03.07.1778–04.05.1840

Carl Ludvig Engel

Carl Ludvig Engel (1778–1840) was a Russian architect of German origin who worked in the late classicism style in the Grand Duchy of Finland. He shaped the center of Helsinki using Palladian principles and various classical orders.

03.08.1888–23.10.1956

August Kubizek

August Kubizek (1888–1956) was an Austrian musician, conductor, composer, writer, and biographer. Born in Linz, Austria-Hungary, he is known as a childhood friend of Adolf Hitler. He died in Eferding, Austria.

31.03.1885–05.06.1930

Jules Pascin

Jules Pascin (born March 31, 1885, in Vidin) was a French painter and graphic artist of the Paris School, associated with Expressionism. He worked mainly in portrait genre and had ties to Bulgaria, the USA, and France. He died June 5, 1930, in Paris.