Kristofer Sinding-Larsen
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Kristofer Andreas Lange Sinding-Larsen (3 April 1873 – 26 December 1948) was a Norwegian painter.
as a son of jurist and writer Alfred Sinding-Larsen
(1839–1911) and Elisabeth Lange (1841–1887). He was a brother of physician Christian Magnus Sinding-Larsen
, architect Holger Sinding-Larsen
and officer Birger Fredrik Sinding-Larsen
, and also a grandnephew of mining engineer Matthias Wilhelm Sinding
, second cousin of painter Sigmund Sinding, maternal great-grandson of founding father Christian Magnus Falsen
and nephew of Balthazar Lange
.
In December 1903 in Helsingør he married Danish citizen Margrethe Volkersen (1880–1951). Their son Henning Sinding-Larsen
became a notable journalist. He was also an uncle of architect Knut Martens Sinding-Larsen and architect Kirsten Sinding-Larsen
.
his secondary education at Kristiania Cathedral School in 1891. He attended the Norwegian Military Academy
from 1892 to 1893, the Royal School of Drawing
from 1893 to 1894 and Harriet Backer
's School from 1894 to 1895. He then stayed in Italy
for three years, and painted his main pieces Appelsintreet and Magna in 1898. He then studied under Peder Severin Krøyer
in Copenhagen
from 1898 to 1899 and in Seville
from 1900 to 1901. He lived in Denmark and Italy until 1921, when his family moved back to Norway. In addition to nature and city landscapes he painted portraits and altarpiece
s. He contributed to Høstutstillingen
between 1898 and 1940, and is represented in the National Gallery of Norway
, Oslo City Museum
, Bergen Art Museum and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
.
Like his father before him, Sinding-Larsen was a secretary of Christiania Kunstforening
, from 1905 to 1906. He was also chairman of the Association of Norwegian Printmakers from 1930 to 1939 and from 1935 to 1947, vice chairman of Kunstnernes Hus
from 1930 to 1946 and board member of from 1909 to 1912. He was decorated with the Order of the Crown of Italy
. In 1941 he released the book Norsk grafikk i det tyvende århundre. He died in December 1948 in Oslo.
Personal life
He was born in KristianiaOslo
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...
as a son of jurist and writer Alfred Sinding-Larsen
Alfred Sinding-Larsen
Nils Ulrik Alfred Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian civil servant, teacher at the Military Academy, journalist and writer.-Personal life:...
(1839–1911) and Elisabeth Lange (1841–1887). He was a brother of physician Christian Magnus Sinding-Larsen
Christian Magnus Sinding-Larsen
Christian Magnus Falsen Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian physician and hospital director.-Personal life:He was born in Kristiania as a son of jurist and writer Alfred Sinding-Larsen and Elisabeth Lange...
, architect Holger Sinding-Larsen
Holger Sinding-Larsen
Petter Andreas Holger Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian architect.He was born in Oslo.In 1920 he won a silver medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games. He created a "Building plan of a physical culture school".Sinding-Larsen is the only Norwegian medalist in art competition.-External links:*...
and officer Birger Fredrik Sinding-Larsen
Birger Fredrik Sinding-Larsen
Birger Fredrik Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian military officer.-Personal life:He was born in Kristiania as a son of jurist and writer Alfred Sinding-Larsen and Elisabeth Lange...
, and also a grandnephew of mining engineer Matthias Wilhelm Sinding
Matthias Wilhelm Sinding
Matthias Wilhelm Sinding was a Norwegian mining engineer and factory founder.He was born in Fredrikstad as a son of Ulrik Rosing Sinding and Mette Marie Bang...
, second cousin of painter Sigmund Sinding, maternal great-grandson of founding father Christian Magnus Falsen
Christian Magnus Falsen
Christian Magnus Falsen was a Norwegian constitutional father, statesman, jurist, and historian. He was an important member of the constitutional assembly and was one of the writers of the constitutional laws....
and nephew of Balthazar Lange
Balthazar Lange
Balthazar Conrad Lange was a Norwegian architect.-Personal life:He was born in Asker as a son of customs treasurer and lieutenant colonel Christopher Andreas Lange and Anne Birgithe Falsen...
.
In December 1903 in Helsingør he married Danish citizen Margrethe Volkersen (1880–1951). Their son Henning Sinding-Larsen
Henning Sinding-Larsen
Henning Lange Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian journalist.-Personal life:He was born in Asker as a son of painter Kristofer Sinding-Larsen and Margrethe Volkersen...
became a notable journalist. He was also an uncle of architect Knut Martens Sinding-Larsen and architect Kirsten Sinding-Larsen
Kirsten Sinding-Larsen
Kirsten Sinding-Larsen was a Norwegian architect.She was born in Kristiania as a daughter of colonel Birger Fredrik Sinding-Larsen and Emilie Rustad...
.
Career
He finishedExamen artium
Examen artium was the name of the academic certification conferred in Denmark and Norway, qualifying the student for admission to university studies. Examen artium was originally introduced as the entrance exam of the University of Copenhagen in 1630...
his secondary education at Kristiania Cathedral School in 1891. He attended the Norwegian Military Academy
Norwegian Military Academy
The Norwegian Army Academy was established in 1750. It is the oldest university-level educational institution in Norway, and one of the oldest active military academies in the world. Krigsskolen primarily educates officers for the Norwegian Army. There are separate academies for the Royal...
from 1892 to 1893, the Royal School of Drawing
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:*...
from 1893 to 1894 and Harriet Backer
Harriet Backer
Harriet Backer was a Norwegian painter who achieved recognition in her own time and was a pioneer among female artists both in the Nordic countries and in Europe generally...
's School from 1894 to 1895. He then stayed in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
for three years, and painted his main pieces Appelsintreet and Magna in 1898. He then studied under Peder Severin Krøyer
Peder Severin Krøyer
Peder Severin Krøyer , known as P.S. Krøyer, was a Norwegian-Danish painter. He is one of the best known and beloved, and undeniably the most colorful of the Skagen Painters, a community of Danish and Nordic artists who lived, gathered or worked in Skagen, Denmark, especially during the final...
in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
from 1898 to 1899 and in Seville
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
from 1900 to 1901. He lived in Denmark and Italy until 1921, when his family moved back to Norway. In addition to nature and city landscapes he painted portraits and altarpiece
Altarpiece
An altarpiece is a picture or relief representing a religious subject and suspended in a frame behind the altar of a church. The altarpiece is often made up of two or more separate panels created using a technique known as panel painting. It is then called a diptych, triptych or polyptych for two,...
s. He contributed to Høstutstillingen
Høstutstillingen
Høstutstillingen or Statens kunstutstilling is an annual art exhibition in Oslo, Norway. The exhibition is Norway's largest marking of contemporary art and takes place each autumn. It is arranged by Norske Billedkunstnere . The exhibition is set up on the basis of free submission...
between 1898 and 1940, and 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:...
, Oslo City Museum
Oslo City Museum
Oslo City Museum is located in the Frogner Manor in Oslo, the capital of Norway.The museum has an extensive library with the purpose of documenting the history of the City of Oslo, as well as the former municipality Aker. The museum also has one of the largest and most important photo collections...
, Bergen Art Museum and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, or the National Gallery of Modern Art , is an art gallery in Rome, Italy, dedicated to modern art....
.
Like his father before him, Sinding-Larsen was a secretary of Christiania Kunstforening
Oslo Kunstforening
Oslo Kunstforening is an art gallery and art society located in Oslo, Norway.Oslo Kunstforening is located at Rådhusgata 19. The gallery, situated in one of the oldest houses in the Kvadraturen area, is the oldest artist gallery in Oslo. During the year, many varied shows are organized within the...
, from 1905 to 1906. He was also chairman of the Association of Norwegian Printmakers from 1930 to 1939 and from 1935 to 1947, vice chairman of Kunstnernes Hus
Kunstnernes Hus
Kunstnernes Hus is an art gallery in Oslo, Norway. It is Norway's largest gallery under the direction of artists, and has served as a major center for exhibits of Norwegian and international contemporary art. It is also a prominent example of Functionalist architecture and houses the Office for...
from 1930 to 1946 and board member of from 1909 to 1912. He was decorated with the Order of the Crown of Italy
Order of the Crown of Italy
The Order of the Crown of Italy was founded as a national order in 1868 by King Vittorio Emanuele II, to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861...
. In 1941 he released the book Norsk grafikk i det tyvende århundre. He died in December 1948 in Oslo.