Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
Danish painter
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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... Wikipedia
Born: January 2, 1783, Blåkrog
Died: July 22, 1853 (age 70 years), Copenhagen, Denmark
Periods: Danish Golden Age and Neoclassicism
Spouse: Susanne Henriette Emilie Juel (m. 1828–1840), Elisabeth Cathrine Julie Juel (m. 1817–1827), and E. Christine Rebecca Hyssing (m. 1810–1816)
Known for: Painting clouds
Children: Erling Eckersberg
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