Erling Enger
Encyclopedia
Erling Enger was a Norwegian painter
. He was born in Fåberg
. Among his paintings at the National Gallery of Norway
are Vekstring svinger lua from 1940, Gårdsgutten from 1943, and Familien from 1948. He has been portrayed with busts by Dyre Vaa
and by Ragnhild Butenschøn
.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
. He was born in Fåberg
Fåberg
Fåberg is a village and former municipality in Oppland county, Norway.The parish of Faaberg was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . On January 1, 1964 Fåberg was incorporated into the neighboring municipality Lillehammer. Prior to the merger Fåberg had 13,381 inhabitants.The district...
. Among his paintings at the National Gallery of Norway
National Gallery of Norway
The National Gallery of Norway is a gallery in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003 it is administratively a part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.-History:...
are Vekstring svinger lua from 1940, Gårdsgutten from 1943, and Familien from 1948. He has been portrayed with busts by Dyre Vaa
Dyre Vaa
Dyre Vaa was a Norwegian sculptor and painter.-Background:He was born in Kviteseid, Telemark, and later lived and worked in Rauland. Vaa grew up the youngest of five siblings in a wealthy home. His father was one of the largest forest owners in Telemark...
and by Ragnhild Butenschøn
Ragnhild Butenschøn
Ragnhild Butenschøn, née Jakhelln was a Norwegian sculptor.-Personal life:She was born in Kristiania as a daughter of major Alf Jakhelln and Agnes Prebensen . In 1936 she married publisher Barthold A. Butenschøn. She was a daughter-in-law of Barthold A...
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