Pietro Krohn

Pietro Krohn (1840–1905) was a painter, draftsperson and designer.

Also recorded as Pietro Købke Krohn.

Pietro Krohn in brief

Born
1840
Died
1905
Known for
painter, draftsperson, designer, art historian, ceramicist, illustrator and theatre manager
Place of birth
Copenhagen
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pietro Købke Krohn.

Born at Copenhagen in 1840, died at Copenhagen in 1905.

In detail

Pietro Krohn studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. training under P. C. Skovgaard, Jørgen Roed and Wilhelm Marstrand is recorded. Mimi Schwartzkopf is recorded as having studied under Pietro Krohn. the recorded working language is Danish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Tegne- og Kunstindustriskolen for Kvinder and Royal Danish Theatre. Positions recorded include museum director. Membership is recorded of Designmuseum Denmark.

Distinctions recorded are Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, De Neuhausenske Præmier, Bourse de l’Académie and professor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pietro Krohn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1253832: Pietro Krohn

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