Olav Engebrigtsen
Olav Engebrigtsen (15 January 1878 – 15 April 1962) was a Norwegian painter and illustrator. He was born in Kristiania. He studied art with Harriet Backer for four years, with Kristian Zahrtmann in Copenhagen, and with Henri Matisse in Paris.
Olav Engebrigtsen
- Born
- 1878 · Christiania.
- Died
- 1962 · Oslo.
- Nationality
- Norway
- Occupation
- illustrator
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- Harriet Backer · Kristian Zahrtmann · Henri Matisse
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Olav Engebrigtsen (15 January 1878 – 15 April 1962) was a Norwegian painter and illustrator. He was born in Kristiania. He studied art with Harriet Backer for four years, with Kristian Zahrtmann in Copenhagen, and with Henri Matisse in Paris.
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Born at Christiania in 1878, died in Oslo in 1962.
Training under Harriet Backer, Kristian Zahrtmann and Henri Matisse is recorded. Residence is recorded at Oslo Municipality.
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