About Frederik Petersen
Lived 1759 – 1825 (aged 65). Frederik Petersen was a Norwegian painter.
Frederik Kastrud Petersen (9 November 1759 – 22 August 1825) was a Norwegian painter known primarily for his portraits.
Biography Petersen was born at Ringebu in Kristians amt (county), Norway. His father, Peter Kastrud (1732–1799) was a woodcarver and rosemaler from Faaberg. He received his first art instruction working with his father in Gudbrandsdalen and Østerdalen; learning decorative and figure painting. In 1788, with financial support from Bernt Anker, he was able to go to Copenhagen and study with Jens Juel at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
In 1799, he settled in Tønsberg where he took citizenship in 1803.
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Who was Frederik Petersen?
Norwegian painter (1759-1825)
When was Frederik Petersen born?
Frederik Petersen was born on 9 November 1759 in Ringebu Municipality.
When did Frederik Petersen die?
Frederik Petersen died on 22 August 1825 in Drammen.
What was Frederik Petersen's occupation?
Frederik Petersen was a painter.
What nationality was Frederik Petersen?
Frederik Petersen was Norwegian.
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