About Nils Andersson
Lived 1817 – 1865 (aged 47). Nils Andersson was a Swedish painter.
Nils Andresson (1817–1865), was a Swedish painter, who was born in East Gothland, in 1817, was the son of a peasant. After he had received a course of instruction in Stockholm, he travelled through Europe, and went in 1854 to Paris, where he stayed for two years, and studied under Couture. On his return to Stockholm, he was made a member of the Academy, and in 1858 a professor. He died at Vaxholm, near Stockholm, in 1865. He painted historical pieces, pictures of genre subjects, and landscapes with animals. Good examples of his work are in the National Museum at Stockholm.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nils Andersson?
Swedish artist (1817-1865)
When was Nils Andersson born?
Nils Andersson was born on 17 December 1817.
When did Nils Andersson die?
Nils Andersson died on 19 June 1865 in Vaxholms church parish.
What was Nils Andersson's occupation?
Nils Andersson was a painter.
What nationality was Nils Andersson?
Nils Andersson was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Nils Andersson (painter)
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