Morten Müller

Morten Müller was a Norwegian painter and graphic artist (1828–1911). He was born at Holmestrand and died at Düsseldorf.

Also recorded as Morten Müller-Scheel; Morten Muller; morten-müller; morten muller.

Overview

Work is classified under landscape painting. Works named in the authority record include Evening in the Norwegian Mountains and View of Ulriksdal from the South. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

Formation and teaching

Morten Müller studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. He trained under Hans Gude and Adolph Tidemand. His recorded influences include August Cappelen.

As a teacher, Morten Müller is recorded in connection with Lyder Wenzel Nicolaysen. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 2: Evening in the Norwegian Mountains and View of Ulriksdal from the South. His recorded genre is landscape.

Recognition and collections

Work by Morten Müller is held by Nationalmuseum, Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Oslo Museum and National Museum in Warsaw.

Catalogued works

17 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and The Art Institute of Chicago. Their recorded dates run from 1852 to 2000. The first 12 are listed here.

Norwegischer Wald. Evening in the Norwegian Mountains, dated 1869, held by Nationalmuseum, inventory NM 1275. View of Ulriksdal from the South, dated 1870, held by Nationalmuseum, inventory NM 4830. Woodland in Norway, dated 1859, held by Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), inventory 1859-A. Norwegian landscape with a lake., dated 1854, held by National Museum in Warsaw, inventory M.Ob.2069. Fiord Landscape, dated 1877, held by Nationalmuseum, inventory NM 2964. Prayer, held by National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, inventory NG.M.00716. From the surrounding Country of Oslofjorden, dated 1855, held by National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, inventory NG.M.00211. At the Outlet of the Hardangerfjord, dated 1866, held by National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, inventory NG.M.00237. Winter Landscape, dated 1869, held by National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, inventory NG.M.03117. The Landing of Sinclair in Romsdal, dated 1876, held by National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, inventory NG.M.00796. Norwegian Mountains and a Lake, dated 1852, held by Nationalmuseum, inventory NM 1274.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 8 named public collections.

National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design: 5 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Nationalmuseum: 4 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. National Museum in Warsaw: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK): 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Trondheim art museum: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. University of Edinburgh Art Collection: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Oslo Museum: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. KODE Art museums and composer homes: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Müller, Morten, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.

In detail

Norwegian painter (1828-1911)

Chronology

  1. 1828Morten Müller born at Holmestrand.
  2. 1854Norwegian landscape with a lake. (National Museum in Warsaw).
  3. 1859Woodland in Norway (Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)).
  4. 1869Evening in the Norwegian Mountains (Nationalmuseum).
  5. 1870View of Ulriksdal from the South (Nationalmuseum).
  6. 1877Fiord Landscape (Nationalmuseum).
  7. 1911Morten Müller died at Düsseldorf.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Morten Müller”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q518139: Morten Müller

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