Henrik Olrik

Henrik Olrik (1830–1890) was a painter, sculptor and medalist.

Also recorded as Ole Henrik Benedikt Olrik; Henrik Benedikt Olrik; Ole Henrik Benediktus Olrik; Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik.

Henrik Olrik in brief

Born
1830
Died
1890
Known for
painter, sculptor and medalist
Place of birth
Copenhagen
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik.

Born at Copenhagen in 1830, died at Copenhagen in 1890.

In detail

Henrik Olrik studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. training under Herman Wilhelm Bissen is recorded. Dagmar Olrik is recorded as having studied under Henrik Olrik.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Copenhagen. Employment is recorded with Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Work by Henrik Olrik is recorded in the collections of Statens Museum for Kunst, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Imago Museum and Oslo Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Professor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Henrik Olrik”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1803038: Henrik Olrik

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