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Arne Wold

1895 – 1987

Norwegian editorial cartoonist

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About Arne Wold

Lived 1895 – 1987 (aged 92). Arne Wold was a Norwegian illustrator.

Arne Wold (26 September 1895 – 19 October 1987) was a Norwegian journalist and illustrator.

He was born in Kristiania. He took his education at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry between 1911 and 1916, studying under Philip Barlag, Eivind Nielsen, Hans Ødegaard and Johan Nordhagen. He then spent two years at Christiania Clichéanstalt. He was hired in the newspaper Nationen in 1919, where he worked as an illustrator until 1974. After a stay in Florence in 1922, he also worked as an art critic in Nationen from 1922 to 1961. He also illustrated books, Christmas magazines and periodicals. Some of his illustrations were released as books, and they have been used by later scholars to illustrate reactions to political debates. He also drew comics, for instance a Bør Børson comic series in the magazine Nynorsk Vekeblad.

At his death in autumn 1987 he was called "the last of the pioneers of newspaper illustration".

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Education
Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
Awards
King's Medal of Merit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arne Wold?

Norwegian editorial cartoonist (1895-1987)

When was Arne Wold born?

Arne Wold was born on 26 September 1895 in Oslo Municipality.

When did Arne Wold die?

Arne Wold died on 19 October 1987.

What was Arne Wold's occupation?

Arne Wold was an illustrator.

What nationality was Arne Wold?

Arne Wold was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arne Wold

· Wikidata: Q4794703

· DBpedia: Arne Wold

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