Theodor kittelsen biography
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Theodor kittelsen biography
Theodor Kittelsen
Norwegian artist (1857–1914)
Theodor Kittelsen | |
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Theodor Kittelsen (1892) | |
| Born | (1857-04-27)27 April 1857 Kragerø, Grenland, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
| Died | 21 January 1914(1914-01-21) (aged 56) Jeløya, Østfold, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, illustrator |
| Awards | Royal Norwegian Order of St.
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Theodor Severin Kittelsen (27 April 1857 – 21 January 1914) was a Norwegian artist. He is one of the most popular artists in Norway. Kittelsen became famous for his nature paintings, as well as for his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.[1]
Early life
Kittelsen was born in the coastal town of Kragerø in Grenland, Norway.
His father died when he was young, leaving a wife and eight children in difficult circumstances. Theodor was only 11 years old when he was apprenticed to a watchmaker. When at the age of 17 his talent was discovered by Diderich Maria Aall