International contemporary art platform11.02.1855–23.11.1938
Erik Werenskiold
Erik Theodor Werenskiold (1855–1938) was a Norwegian painter, illustrator, and graphic artist known for portraits and genre scenes. He contributed significantly to the development of Norwegian art.
Biography
Erik Theodor Werenskiold was born on February 11, 1855, in Eidskog, Norway. He was a Norwegian artist recognized for his work as a painter and graphic artist. Throughout his career, Werenskiold worked in the genres of portraiture and genre painting. His professional roles included illustrator, lithographer, portraitist, and genre painter. He made a notable contribution to the advancement of art in Norway during his lifetime. Erik Theodor Werenskiold passed away on November 23, 1938, in Oslo, the capital of Norway.
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