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Knut Monrad

1913 – 1987

Norwegian painter

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Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 74). Knut Monrad was a Norwegian painter.

Knut Monrad (March 14, 1913 – June 23, 1987) was a Norwegian painter. He has been described as a nature poet that interpreted his experience of nature with rapid, broad brushstrokes. In addition to his activity as a painter, Monrad also worked as a translator of English and Swedish literature.

Monrad was born in Vestre Aker, the son of Hans Sundt Monrad and Astrid Haslum. He studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry under Karl Høgberg and at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts under Jean Heiberg. During the Second World War he studied in Bjarne Engebret's painting school. He began his artistic path relatively late, and he consistently displayed subdued naturalistic expression. Many of Monrad's motifs are drawn from impressions of nature in Flosta, Tromøy, and Ytre Møkkalasset Lighthouse.

Monrad was married twice, to Eva Eriksen and Live Hiorth. He died in Bærum Municipality.

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Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry

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Who was Knut Monrad?

Norwegian painter

When was Knut Monrad born?

Knut Monrad was born on 14 March 1913 in Vestre Aker.

When did Knut Monrad die?

Knut Monrad died on 23 June 1987 in Bærum Municipality.

What was Knut Monrad's occupation?

Knut Monrad was a painter.

What nationality was Knut Monrad?

Knut Monrad was Norwegian.

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· Wikipedia: Knut Monrad

· Wikidata: Q20750907

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