Dagfinn Bakke facts for kids
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Dagfinn Bakke
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| Born | 16 August 1933 Lødingen, Norway
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| Died | 1 January 2019 (aged 85) Svolvær
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Illustrator, printmaker and painter |
| Employer | Lofotposten |
Dagfinn Bakke (born August 16, 1933 – died January 1, 2019) was a talented Norwegian artist. He was known for his work as a painter, an illustrator, and a printmaker.
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About Dagfinn Bakke's Art Career
Dagfinn Bakke was born in a place called Lødingen in Norway. Later, he made his home in Svolvær.
His Early Work as an Illustrator
In 1952, Dagfinn Bakke started his career as an illustrator. He drew pictures for a magazine called Magasinet For Alle. An illustrator is an artist who creates drawings or pictures for books, magazines, or other media.
Drawing for the Newspaper
From 1956 to 1992, Dagfinn Bakke worked for the newspaper Lofotposten. He was their official illustrator for many years. He even had his own regular column where he signed his work with the nickname DAN.
His Art in Books and Galleries
Dagfinn Bakke illustrated many different books. This means he created the pictures that went along with the stories. He was especially known for illustrating funny books by a humorist named Arthur Arntzen.
His artwork is so important that it can be found in famous places. The National Gallery of Norway and other art galleries proudly display his pieces.
Awards and Recognition
Dagfinn Bakke received several important awards for his artistic talent.
Winning an International Award
In 1983, Dagfinn Bakke won a big prize at the International Salon of Cartoons in Montreal. A caricature is a drawing that exaggerates someone's features for a funny or satirical effect.
His winning drawing was a caricature of Margaret Thatcher. It showed her as a witch riding a broomstick. British aircraft were escorting her home from the Falkland Islands. This drawing was very popular and won him first place.
The Petter Dass Medal
In 2015, Dagfinn Bakke was honored with the Petter Dass medal. This award recognized his significant contributions to art and culture.
