Christian Blache

Christian Blache (1838–1920) was a painter and illustrator.

Also recorded as Christian Vigilius Blache; Christian-Vigilius Blache.

Christian Blache in brief

Born
1838
Died
1920
Known for
painter and illustrator
Place of birth
Aarhus
Contents

Overview

Born at Aarhus in 1838, died at Copenhagen in 1920.

In detail

Christian Blache studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. training under Carl Frederik Sørensen is recorded. Robert Bojesen and Emil Carlsen are recorded as having studied under Christian Blache. the recorded working language is Danish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marine.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Netherlands and Scheveningen.

Works named in the authority record are Quiet Afternoon over the Lynæs Sandbanks.

Work by Christian Blache is recorded in the collections of Statens Museum for Kunst and ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, De Neuhausenske Præmier, Eckersberg Medal and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Christian Blache”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5578404: Christian Blache

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