Johan Christian Castberg
Johan Christian Castberg (1 February 1911 – 1988) was a Norwegian illustrator and painter. He was born in Bergen to Ida Anker and Torgrim Castberg, and was married twice, to Fredrikke Mustad, and to the pianist Ingrid Kjellstrøm. In the 1930s and 1940s, Castberg worked as an illustrator in Norwegian and Swedish newspapers.
Johan Christian Castberg
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- Name
- Johan Christian Castberg
- Born
- 1 February 1911
- Birthplace
- Bergen, Norway
- Died
- 6 November 1988
- Place of death
- Oslo
- Occupation
- painter and illustrator
- Nationality
- Norway
- Fields
- portrait
- Languages
- Norwegian
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Johan Christian Castberg (1 February 1911 – 1988) was a Norwegian illustrator and painter. He was born in Bergen to Ida Anker and Torgrim Castberg, and was married twice, to Fredrikke Mustad, and to the pianist Ingrid Kjellstrøm. In the 1930s and 1940s, Castberg worked as an illustrator in Norwegian and Swedish newspapers.
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Johan Christian Castberg (1911–1988) was an artist, draftsperson and illustrator, among other activities, of Norwegian nationality. The artist was born in Bergen and died in Oslo. Johan Christian Castberg worked in Geneva and Stockholm.
The work spans portrait. Languages used include Norwegian.
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After the Second World War, he established himself as a portrait painter. He also painted surrealistic fantasy landscapes.
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• Name — Johan Christian Castberg • Born — 1 February 1911 • Birthplace — Bergen, Norway • Died — 6 November 1988 • Place of death — Oslo • Occupation — painter and illustrator • Parents — Torgrim Castberg • Relatives — * Johan Christian Tandberg Castberg (grandfather) • Johan Castberg (uncle) • Herman Anker (grandfather) • Katti Anker Møller (aunt) • Ella Anker (aunt)
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Johan Christian Castberg born at Bergen.
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Johan Christian Castberg died at Oslo.
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Johan Christian Castberg is recorded as illustrator, painter, violinist, draftsperson and artist.
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