Gerhard Munthe

Gerhard Munthe
Christian Krohg, Public domain

(1849–1929) norsk konstnär

Gerhard Munthe (Norway, 1849–1929) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a draughtsman. By year of birth, Gerhard Munthe belongs to the chapter ‘Impressionism’ in this site’s history of art.

Gerhard Munthe was born in Heradsbygd and died in Lysaker. Gerhard Munthe trained at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. Gerhard Munthe studied under Johan Fredrik Eckersberg. Gerhard Munthe worked in Norway. Gerhard Munthe became a member of Order of St. Olav, Order of the Dannebrog, and Royal Order of the Polar Star. The awards include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star. The students included Ragnhild Thrane.

The catalogue has 96 works by Gerhard Munthe with free images. The dated works span the years 1873–1928. Works by Gerhard Munthe are held by several collections, among them Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design, National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, KODE, and Lillehammer Kunstmuseum.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Stephan Sinding, Frits Thaulow, Eilert Adelsteen Normann, Nikolaus Geiger, and Julien Dillens.