Niels Skovgaard

Niels Skovgaard (1858–1938) was a painter, sculptor and ceramicist.

Also recorded as Niels Kristian Skovgaard.

Niels Skovgaard in brief

Born
1858
Died
1938
Known for
painter, sculptor and ceramicist
Place of birth
Copenhagen
Contents

Overview

Born at Copenhagen in 1858, died at Kongens Lyngby in 1938.

In detail

Niels Skovgaard studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. the recorded working language is Danish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Copenhagen.

Works named in the authority record are Kvindedansen i Megara.

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

Distinctions recorded are Thorvaldsen Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Niels Skovgaard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3426288: Niels Skovgaard

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