Kaj Ejstrup

Kaj Ejstrup (20 February 1902 – 23 November 1956) was a Danish artist, illustrator and sculptor. Above all, he is remembered for the landscapes he painted in the north west of Zealand as a member of the artists' colony known as the Odsherred Painters. In 1932, he was one of the founding members of the Corner artists association. Much of his work can be seen at Odsherreds Museum of Art.

Biography The adopted son of a customs official, Ejstrup was brought up in Buddinge, north of Copenhagen. A self-taught painter, he was unsuccessful in gaining admission to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts but learnt wood engraving under Aksel Jørgensen in various periods from 1931 to 1937.

Ejstrup's paintings, woodcuts, sculptures and drawings can be seen in many of Denmark's art museums. Statens Museum for Kunst has a large collection of his works. His work has been widely exhibited in Denmark as well as in Glasgow, Oslo and Gothenburg.

Ejstrup was awarded the Eckersberg Medal in 1954.