Theodor Kittelsen | |
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 Theodor Kittelsen (1892) | |
| Born | 27 April 1857 Kragerø, Grenland, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
| Died | 21 January 1914 (aged 56) Jeløya, Østfold, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, illustrator |
| Awards | Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav |
from Norske Folkeeventyr
Theodor Severin Kittelsen (27 April 1857 – 21 January 1914) was a Norwegian artist. He is one of the most popular artists in Norway. Kittelsen became famous for his nature paintings, as well as for his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.[1]
- ^ Theodor Kittelsen – tusenkunstneren fra Kragerø (Kittelsenhuset. Berg – Kragerø Museum) Archived 2008-05-13 at the Wayback Machine (in Norwegian)