Albert Gottschalk facts for kids
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Albert Gottschalk
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Albert Gottschalk photographed by
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| Born | 3 July 1866 Stege, Møn
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| Died | 13 February 1906 (aged 39) Frederiksberg, Copenhagen
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| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
Albert Gottschalk was a Danish painter who lived from 1866 to 1906. He was known for his unique style. Albert was also good friends with some famous poets of his time. These friends included Johannes Jørgensen, Viggo Stuckenberg, and Sophus Claussen. They shared ideas about art and life.
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About Albert Gottschalk
Early Life and Training
Albert Gottschalk was born in Stege, a town on the island of Møn in Denmark. Later, his family moved to Copenhagen, the capital city.
He began his art education at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He studied there from 1882 to 1883. After that, he learned from the famous painter Peder Severin Krøyer. This was at the Artists Studio Schools, where he studied from 1883 to 1888. Albert also took private lessons from other artists, Karl Jensen and Karl Madsen.
Artistic Style and Inspiration
Gottschalk found inspiration from different places. He admired the Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. He also looked to French art for new ideas.
Albert Gottschalk was a very dedicated artist. He was skilled in his painting techniques. He often thought about his ideas for a long time before he started painting. He would search for interesting scenes to paint in Denmark. He often rode his bicycle to find these spots, especially around Copenhagen.
His paintings often look like quick sketches. At the time, people did not always understand this style. But today, many people find his works fresh and timeless. They still look modern and interesting even now.
Gallery
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Early Spring Day in Glostrup
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Ruins in the Campania
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View at Køge
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Afternoon in April
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Collections
Albert Gottschalk's paintings can be found in several important art collections. These include:
- Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is the National Gallery of Denmark.
- Den Hirsprungske Samling in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- The David Collection in Denmark.
See Also
In Spanish: Albert Gottschalk para niños
- Art of Denmark
