About Rolf Rude
Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 72). Rolf Rude was a Norwegian painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.
Rolf Rude (2 April 1899 – 5 November 1971) was a Norwegian painter.
He was born in Oslo as a son of photographer Ernest Rude. He is represented in the National Gallery of Norway with six paintings and several woodcuts. He chaired the Association of Norwegian Printmakers from 1953 to 1964 and Bildende Kunstneres Styre from 1964 to 1967. He resided in Bærum, later in Ullern.
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Who was Rolf Rude?
Norwegian painter (1899-1971)
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Rolf Rude was born on 2 April 1899 in Oslo.
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Rolf Rude died on 5 November 1971 in Oslo.
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Rolf Rude was a painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.
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Rolf Rude was Norwegian.
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