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Erik Werenskiold
1855 – 1938
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryErik Theodor Werenskiold was a Norwegian painter and illustrator. He is especially known for his drawings for the Asbjørnsen and Moe collection of Norske Folkeeventyr, and his illustrations for the Norwegian edition of the Snorri Sturlason Heimskringla.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 11, 1855
Eidskog Municipality
Date of death
November 23, 1938
Citizenship
Norway
Occupations & fields
lithographerillustratorpainterportrait paintergenre paintergraphic artist
Awards & honours
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Field and occupation
- norský malíř a ilustrátor
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