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Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

Danish1783–1853Danish Golden Age

Portrait of Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

About

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg was a Danish painter. He was born in Blåkrog in the Duchy of Schleswig. He went on to lay the foundation for the period of art known as the Golden Age of Danish Painting, and is referred to as the "Father of Danish painting".

Notable works

Works in the collection

112 works

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