Olaf Krohn
Olaf Krohn (4 June 1863 – 18 June 1933) was a Norwegian satirical illustrator, educated as painter.
Olaf Krohn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1863 |
| Died | 18 June 1933 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Satirical illustrator |
He is particularly known for his illustrations in the satirical magazine Vikingen. He published the series Theaterkatten from 1897 to 1929. Among his other publications are Joujou; aarsrevue med vers from 1886, and Oslo-short-stories from 1929. He is represented in the National Gallery.[1]
Gallery
- Folk life motif from Skarpsno in Oslo, oil on canvas, 41.3 x 60.4 cm
Original: Oslo Museum - At the Tower Watcher. Illustration for a report about the tower at Our Savior's Church in Kristiania.
- The big spring bed at Aulestad". Gunnar Heiberg in the door, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's head by the window.
References
- "Olaf Krohn". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
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