Kristian Zahrtmann | |
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 Zahrtmann, c. 1900 | |
| Born | Peder Henrik Christian Zahrtmann 31 March 1843 Rønne, Denmark |
| Died | 22 June 1917 (aged 74) Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Resting place | Vestre Cemetery, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Alma mater | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
| Organization | Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler |
| Awards | Neuhausen Prize, 1871, 1873 Hielmstierne-Rosencrone, 1883 |
Peder Henrik Kristian Zahrtmann, known as Kristian Zahrtmann, (31 March 1843 – 22 June 1917) was a Danish painter. He was a part of the Danish artistic generation in the late 19th century, along with Peder Severin Krøyer and Theodor Esbern Philipsen, who broke away from both the strictures of traditional Academicism and the heritage of the Golden Age of Danish Painting, in favor of naturalism and realism.[1]
Zahrtmann was known especially for his history paintings, and especially those depicting strong, tragic, legendary women in Danish history. He also produced works of many other genres including landscapes, street scenes, folk scenes and portraits. Zahrtmann had a far-reaching effect on the development of Danish art through his effective support of individual style among his students during the many years he taught. In addition, his bold use of color dazzled contemporaries and has been seen as an anticipation of Expressionism by art historians.[2]
- ^ "Kristian Zahrtmann". Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Kristian Zahrtmann". Den Store Danske. Retrieved January 1, 2021.