Erik Pauelsen | |
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 Self-portrait by Erik Pauelsen | |
| Born | 2 or 14 October 1749 |
| Died | 20 February 1790 (aged 40) |
| Cause of death | Self-defenestration |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
Erik Pauelsen (2 or 14 October 1749 – 20 February 1790) was a Danish painter. He is most notable for his landscapes and was also a popular portraitist. However, he did not experience the same level of success as Jens Juel and Nicolai Abildgaard, his contemporaries, and in 1790 he committed suicide.