Louis Moe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louis Moe
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Moe c. 1910
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| Born | 20 April 1857 Arendal, Norway
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| Died | 23 October 1945 (aged 88) Copenhagen, Denmark
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Relatives | Honoratus Halling (uncle) |
Louis Moe was a talented artist from Norway. He was born on April 20, 1857, and passed away on October 23, 1945. Louis Moe was a painter, an illustrator, and a writer. He moved to Denmark and spent most of his life there.
He is most famous for the many pictures he drew for books. He illustrated classic stories, fairy tales, and even children's books. He also drew for magazines for kids and grown-ups. You can see his art in the National Gallery in Oslo and the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen.
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About Louis Moe
Louis Moe was born in a town called Arendal in Norway. His father, Halvor Georg Theodor Moe, was a dentist. His mother was Hansine Constance Halling. Louis also had an uncle named Honoratus Halling, who was a priest and helped start the labor movement. In 1897, Louis Moe married Inger Møller.
His Artistic Journey
Louis Moe started his art studies in Oslo (which was called Christiania back then). He learned from a sculptor named Julius Middelthun. Later, he moved to Copenhagen, Denmark, to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He liked Denmark so much that he decided to live there. In 1919, he officially became a Danish citizen.
Louis Moe is best known for his amazing book illustrations. He drew pictures for many different kinds of books. These included old classic stories, magical fairy tales, and fun children's books.
Some of his paintings include Portrettgruppe (a group portrait) from 1887. He also painted Jætteætt in 1888 and Bondepige fra Norges Vestkyst (a farmer girl from the West Coast of Norway) in 1891. Another famous painting is Drageoffer (Dragon victim) from 1894.
Inspiration from Norway
Even though he lived in Denmark, Louis Moe loved to visit Norway. From 1897, he spent several months each year at his summer farm. This farm was called Juvlandsæter and was located in Vrådal, Norway. The beautiful nature of Telemark in Norway gave him many ideas for his art.
In 1904, he published a book called Langt, langt borte i Skoge! (Far, far away in the woods!). This book was inspired by his time in Norway. A famous Norwegian comic artist, Solveig Muren Sanden, was from Vrådal. Louis Moe even helped guide her when she was a young girl.
Bringing Stories to Life
Louis Moe's illustrations brought many stories to life. He drew pictures for an 1898 edition of Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus. This book tells old Danish stories. He also illustrated the Poetic Edda, which contains ancient Norse poems. He even drew for works by famous writers like Johan Herman Wessel and Ludvig Holberg.
Mythological Art
Louis Moe was also very interested in mythology. He illustrated a book called Oldemoders Fortælling om Nordens Guder (Great grandmother's story of Norse Gods) in 1890. He also created his own mythological art books. These include Ragnarok. En Billeddigtning from 1929 and Valkyrjen from 1931.
For many years, Louis Moe's drawings appeared in children's magazines. He drew for a magazine called Magne. He also contributed to the weekly magazine Norsk Ukeblad.
Where to See His Art
You can find Louis Moe's artwork in several places. The National Gallery in Oslo, Norway, has some of his pieces. The Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, Denmark, also displays his work. You can also see his art in Rasmus Meyers Samlinger in Bergen, Norway. There is even a special Louis Moe Gallery in Vrådal, Norway.
In 1931, Louis Moe was honored as a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog. This is a special award from Denmark. He passed away in Copenhagen in 1945.
