Ferdinand Finne was a Norwegian painter, theatre worker and writer. He was costume designer at Nationaltheatret

Nationaltheatret

The National Theatre in Oslo is one of Norway's largest and most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts.The theatre had its first performance on 1 September 1899 but can trace its origins to Christiania Theatre, which was founded in 1829...

 from 1935 to 1938. He is represented in 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:...

 with several art works. He wrote on art in various newspapers and magazines, and published a number of books. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1991.

Background

Ferdinand Oscar Finne was the son of Severin Finne and Esther, the daughter of Norwegian merchant Ferdinand Julian Egeberg

Ferdinand Julian Egeberg

Ferdinand Julian Egeberg was a Norwegian military officer, chamberlain and timber merchant. He is remembered for having founded the sports prize Egebergs Ærespris, which was regarded as the highest achievement in Norwegian sport.-Personal life:Egeberg was born in Moss as the son of merchant Peder...

. Finne started his career as an artist under the direction of the Austrian expressionistic painter Oskar Kokoschka

Oskar Kokoschka

Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist, poet and playwright best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes.-Biography:...

  in London

London

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 during World War II

World War II

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. He subsequently studied at the National Art Academy

Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry

The Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry was established in 1818.In 1996 the National Academy of Craft and Art Industry became part of Oslo National Academy of the Arts .-Noted alumni:-External links:*...

 in Oslo

Oslo

Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...

 with Norwegian artists Per Krogh and Jean Heiberg.