About Hedevig Lund
Lived 1824 – 1888 (aged 63). Hedevig Lund was a Norwegian painter.
Hedevig Thorine Christine Erichsen Lund (June 11, 1824 – March 16, 1888) was a Norwegian painter.
Biography Lund was born in Kristiansand, the daughter of Ole Wilhelm Erichsen (1793–1860) and Abel Marie née Isaachsen (1803–1883). Her father was a member of the Council of State and minister of the navy, and he owned the Semb farm in Borre in Vestfold county, Norway.
Lund is particularly known for her portraits, and she created many commissioned works for Eidsvollsbygningen gallery depicting members of the National Assembly.
She married the officer, writer, and painter Bernt Lund in 1847. Together they painted the altarpiece Jesus i Getsemane (Jesus in Gethsemane), which is displayed today in Stokken Church.
She died in Christiania (now Oslo).
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Who was Hedevig Lund?
Norwegian painter (1824-1888)
When was Hedevig Lund born?
Hedevig Lund was born on 11 June 1824 in Kristiansand Municipality.
When did Hedevig Lund die?
Hedevig Lund died on 16 March 1888 in Christiania.
What was Hedevig Lund's occupation?
Hedevig Lund was a painter.
What nationality was Hedevig Lund?
Hedevig Lund was Norwegian.
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