Niels Simonsen
Niels Simonsen (1807–1885) was a painter, sculptor and lithographer.
Also recorded as niels simonsen; Niels Monsen.
Niels Simonsen in brief
- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1885
- Known for
- painter, sculptor, lithographer and graphic artist
- Place of birth
- Copenhagen
Overview
Born at Copenhagen in 1807, died at Frederiksberg in 1885.
In detail
Niels Simonsen studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. training under Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg and Johan Ludwig Lund is recorded. Laurits Andersen Ring, Louise of Hesse-Kassel and Kristian Zahrtmann are recorded as having studied under Niels Simonsen. the recorded working language is Danish.
The authority associates the name with Orientalism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Copenhagen and Munich. Employment is recorded with Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts.
Works named in the authority record are Tilbagetoget fra Dannevirke 1864.
Work by Niels Simonsen is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle, Statens Museum for Kunst, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design and Petit Palais.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.
Sources
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- 1.
“Niels Simonsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1670847: Niels Simonsen
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