Olaf Krohn
Olaf Krohn (4 June 1863 – 18 June 1933) was a Norwegian satirical illustrator, educated as painter. He is particularly known for his illustrations in the satirical magazine Vikingen. He published the series Theaterkatten from 1897 to 1929.
Olaf Krohn
Oslo Museum: image no. OB.F06151f (Byhistorisk samling), via oslobilder.no. · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Born
- 4 June 1863
- Died
- 18 June 1933 (aged 70)
- Occupation
- Satirical illustrator
- Nationality
- Norway
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Olaf Krohn (4 June 1863 – 18 June 1933) was a Norwegian satirical illustrator, educated as painter. He is particularly known for his illustrations in the satirical magazine Vikingen. He published the series Theaterkatten from 1897 to 1929.
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Among his other publications are Joujou; aarsrevue med vers from 1886, and Oslo-short-stories from 1929. He is represented in the National Gallery.
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 4 June 1863 • Died — 18 June 1933 (aged 70) • Occupation — Satirical illustrator
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Folk life motif from Skarpsno in Oslo, oil on canvas, 41.3 x 60.4 cmOriginal: Oslo Museum • Illustration — At the Tower Watcher. Illustration for a report about the tower at Our Savior's Church in Kristiania. • Illustration — The big spring bed at Aulestad". Gunnar Heiberg in the door, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's head by the window.
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Olaf Krohn is recorded with the occupation illustrator. Recorded as illustrator and painter.
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Life and career
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1863
Olaf Krohn born at Christiania.
1933
Olaf Krohn died.
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