About Godtfred Rump
Lived 1816 – 1880 (aged 63). Godtfred Rump was a Danish painter.
Christian Godtfred Rump (8 December 1816 – 25 May 1880) was one of the most productive Danish painters of his times. He first painted mainly genre and history works but later concentrated on landscapes.
Biography Born in Hillerød, Rump moved to Copenhagen when he was 16 and studied painting at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He also worked in J.L. Lund's studio where many young painters gained experience in national romanticism.
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Who was Godtfred Rump?
Danish artist (1816-1880)
When was Godtfred Rump born?
Godtfred Rump was born on 8 December 1816 in Hillerød.
When did Godtfred Rump die?
Godtfred Rump died on 25 May 1880 in Hillerød.
What was Godtfred Rump's occupation?
Godtfred Rump was a painter.
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Godtfred Rump was Danish.
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