About Alfred Schmidt
Lived 1858 – 1938 (aged 79). Alfred Schmidt was a Danish illustrator, painter and caricaturist.
Alfred Michael Roedsted Schmidt (3 May 1858 – 4 April 1938) was a Danish illustrator, caricaturist and painter. He later became known primarily as a cartoonist.
Biography Alfred Schmidt was born at Horsens, Denmark. He received lessons from painter and drawing master Frederik Ferdinand Helsted (1809–1875) and later studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1874-1882. His art was featured at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition 1883-1886.
He died at Hellerup in Gentofte and was buried at Garrison Cemetery, Copenhagen.
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Who was Alfred Schmidt?
Danish illustrator and painter (1858-1938)
When was Alfred Schmidt born?
Alfred Schmidt was born on 3 May 1858 in Horsens.
When did Alfred Schmidt die?
Alfred Schmidt died on 4 April 1938 in Hellerup.
What was Alfred Schmidt's occupation?
Alfred Schmidt was an illustrator, painter and caricaturist.
What nationality was Alfred Schmidt?
Alfred Schmidt was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alfred Schmidt (artist)
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