Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (January 2, 1783-July 22, 1853) was a Danish painter. He was born in Blåkrog in the Duchy of Schleswig (now the southern part of Jutland in Denmark), to Henrik Vilhelm Eckersberg, painter and carpenter, and Ingeborg Nielsdatter. He went on to lay the foundation for the period of art known as the Golden Age of Danish Painting, and is referred to as the Father of Danish painting.

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January 2 - 1783 - July 22 - 1853 - Painter - Blåkrog - Schleswig - Jutland - Denmark - Carpenter - Golden Age of Danish Painting

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