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Dahl, Johan Christian
Dahl, Johan Christian (b Bergen, 24 Feb. 1788; d Dresden, 14 Oct. 1857). Norwegian landscape painter, active mainly in Dresden, where he became a professor at the Academy in 1824. In spite of his long residency in Germany, he took his subjects mainly from his native country and began its tradition of landscape painting—he is often called the discoverer of the Norwegian landscape. He was a friend of Friedrich and he shared with him a feeling for Romantic grandeur in nature, although Dahl's work does not have the mystical element found in Friedrich. Dahl often returned to Norway, and his strong patriotic feelings were expressed not only in his paintings, but also in his helping to found (1837) the National Gallery in Christiania (now Oslo), to which he presented his own impressive art collection.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-DahlJohanChristian.html IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-DahlJohanChristian.html |
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Dahl, Johan Christian
Dahl, Johan Christian (1788–1857). Norwegian landscape painter, active mainly in Dresden, where he became a professor at the Academy in 1824. In spite of his long residency in Germany, he took his subjects mainly from his native country and began its tradition of landscape painting—he is often called the discoverer of the Norwegian landscape. He was a friend of Friedrich and he shared with him a feeling for Romantic grandeur in nature, although Dahl's work does not have the mystical element found in Friedrich. Dahl often returned to Norway, and his strong patriotic feelings were expressed not only in his paintings, but also in helping to found (1837) the National Gallery in Christiania (now Oslo), to which he presented his own impressive art collection.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-DahlJohanChristian.html IAN CHILVERS. "Dahl, Johan Christian." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-DahlJohanChristian.html |
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Johan Christian Fabricius
Johan Christian Fabricius , 1745–1808, Danish entomologist. Influenced by the methods of Linnaeus, under whom he studied, he devised a system of classification of insects based on mouth structure. He taught at the Univ. of Kiel from 1775. |
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"Johan Christian Fabricius." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Johan Christian Fabricius." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FabriciuJ.html "Johan Christian Fabricius." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FabriciuJ.html |
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