Johan Christian Castberg
Norwegian illustrator, painter and musician
About Johan Christian Castberg
Lived 1911 – 1988 (aged 77). Johan Christian Castberg was a Norwegian illustrator, painter, violinist, draftsperson and artist.
Johan Christian Castberg (1 February 1911 – 1988) was a Norwegian illustrator and painter.
He was born in Bergen to Ida Anker and Torgrim Castberg, and was married twice, to Fredrikke Mustad, and to the pianist Ingrid Kjellstrøm.
In the 1930s and 1940s, Castberg worked as an illustrator in Norwegian and Swedish newspapers. After the Second World War, he established himself as a portrait painter. He also painted surrealistic fantasy landscapes.
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Who was Johan Christian Castberg?
Norwegian illustrator, painter and musician (1911-1988)
When was Johan Christian Castberg born?
Johan Christian Castberg was born on 1 February 1911 in Bergen.
When did Johan Christian Castberg die?
Johan Christian Castberg died on 5 November 1988 in Oslo.
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Johan Christian Castberg was an illustrator, painter, violinist, draftsperson and artist.
What nationality was Johan Christian Castberg?
Johan Christian Castberg was Norwegian.
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