Aksel Waldemar Johannessen

Aksel Waldemar Johannessen (1880–1922) was a Norwegian painter, sculptor and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Aksel Johannessen.

Aksel Waldemar Johannessen in brief

Born
1880
Died
1922
Known for
painter, sculptor and graphic artist
Place of birth
Christiania
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Overview

Born at Christiania in 1880, died at Christiania in 1922.

In detail

Aksel Waldemar Johannessen studied at Hammersborg skole and Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. training under Lars Utne is recorded. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

The field of work recorded is painting and art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape, portrait, self-portrait and interior view. Edgar Degas and Edvard Munch are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Gjøvik Municipality and Christiania.

Work by Aksel Waldemar Johannessen is recorded in the collections of National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Aksel Waldemar Johannessen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q421524: Aksel Waldemar Johannessen

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