Johan Fredrik Eckersberg
(1822–1870) norsk konstnär
Johan Fredrik Eckersberg (Norway, 1822–1870) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Johan Fredrik Eckersberg belongs to the chapter ‘Realism’ in this site’s history of art.
Johan Fredrik Eckersberg was born in Drammen and died in Sandvika. Johan Fredrik Eckersberg trained at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry. The awards include Knight of the Order of St. Olav and Royal Order of Vasa. The students included Eilif Peterssen and Christian Krohg.
The best-known works include ‘Bridal Escort on the Hardanger Fiord’ and ‘Landscape from Romsdalen’. The works belong mainly to the genre landscape painting. The catalogue has 21 works by Johan Fredrik Eckersberg with free images. The dated works span the years 1844–1900. Works by Johan Fredrik Eckersberg are held by Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design, Nationalmuseum, Oslo museum, and Norsk Maritimt Museum.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Julius Middelthun, Louis Lamothe, Aron från Kangeq, Hugues Merle, and Eduard Ender.