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Niels Larsen Stevns
1864 – 1941
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryNiels Larsen Stevns was a Danish painter and sculptor. He was originally educated as a journeyman painter but attended Kunstakademiet in the years 1886–1887 and 1892–1894. He assisted Joakim Skovgaard decorating the cathedral in Viborg in a simplified style, based on early Christian and Byzantine art.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1864
Gevnø
Date of death
January 1, 1941
Frederiksberg
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark
Occupations & fields
paintersculptor
Awards & honours
Thorvaldsen Medal
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