Peder Balke

Peder Balke
Detail from a photograph by
Ludwik Szaciński (1844–1894)
Born
Peder Andersen

(1804-11-04)November 4, 1804
Helgøya, Norway
DiedFebruary 5, 1887(1887-02-05) (aged 82)
Christiania
NationalityNorwegian
EducationRoyal Swedish Academy of Arts
Known forPainting

Peder Balke (November 4, 1804 – February 5, 1887) was a Norwegian painter. He is known for portraying the landscape of Norway in a romantic and dramatic manner.[1]

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