Henrik Sørensen

Henrik Sørensen (1882–1962) was a Norwegian painter, poet and artist.

Henrik Sørensen in brief

Born
1882
Died
1962
Known for
painter, poet and artist
Place of birth
Torsby
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Overview

Born at Torsby in 1882, died at Oslo in 1962.

In detail

Henrik Sørensen studied at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry and Académie Colarossi. Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen, Ville Jais Nielsen and Valborg Gustavi-Vidlund are recorded as having studied under Henrik Sørensen. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Residence is recorded at Oslo Municipality and Oslo. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Association for Women's Rights.

Work by Henrik Sørensen is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, Nationalmuseum, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design and Lillehammer Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal, King's Medal of Merit in Gold and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav.

Sources

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  1. 1.

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

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4581830: Henrik Sørensen

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