Johan Christian Clausen Dahl

Style: Romanticism;

Place: Bergen

Born: 1788

Death: 1857

Biography:

Early Life and Education

, a Norwegian artist, was born on February 24, 1788, in Bergen, Norway. He is considered the first great romantic painter in Norway and the founder of the "golden age" of Norwegian painting. Dahl's humble beginnings - his father was a modest fisherman in Bergen - did not deter him from pursuing a career in art.

Artistic Training and Influences

From 1803 to 1809, Dahl studied with the painter Johan Georg Müller, whose workshop was the most important one in Bergen at the time. However, Dahl looked back on his teacher as having kept him in ignorance to exploit him, putting him to work painting theatrical sets, portraits, and views of Bergen and its surroundings.

Breakthrough and Notable Works

Dahl's breakthrough came in 1815 when he exhibited no fewer than 13 paintings. Prince Christian Frederik of Denmark, who developed an early interest in Dahl's artistic genius, became a lifelong friend and patron of the artist. Some of Dahl's notable works include:

• Maridalen (Galerie Neue Meister, Dresden, Germany), showcasing his mastery of oil on canvas.
• Waves and Breakers in the Bay of Naples, a painting that highlights his ability to capture the power of nature.
• View over the Elbe and the 'Der Bär' Bastion, a fresco that demonstrates his skill in capturing the beauty of landscapes.

Museums and Collections

Dahl's work can be found in various museums, including:

• The Hirschsprung Collection (Copenhagen), which features a wide range of Danish art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Lubecker Museen (Germany), a collection of museums showcasing various artworks and historical pieces.

Legacy and Influence

Dahl's influence on Norwegian landscape painting is undeniable. He is often described as "the father of Norwegian landscape painting" and is regarded as one of the greatest European artists of all time. For more information on Johan Christian Clausen Dahl and his works, visit: https://Wikioo.org/@/Johan-Christian-Clausen-Dahl Explore other notable artists and their works at: https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BM4D-Galerie-Neue-Meister-Dresden-Germany (Galerie Neue Meister, Dresden, Germany) https://Wikioo.org/@/Caspar-David-Friedrich (Caspar David Friedrich, a German Romantic landscape painter)