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Written by: Léa WhitfieldEditor · Sports & Memorabilia
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 1021806
Vilhelm Melbye

Sea Piece

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNationalmuseum
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Artist / MakerVilhelm Melbye
Date1859
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genremarine art
TypePainting
CollectionNationalmuseum
LocationNationalmuseum
About the Artist

BiographyVilhelm Melbye (1824–1882) — Danish artist (1824-1882).Vilhelm Melbye worked as painter and university teacher and is associated with Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1824 to 1882, born in Helsingør, died in Roskilde. Their work is linked to Romanticism.Disciplinespainter, university teacherBorn1824, HelsingørDied1882, RoskildeNationalityKingdom of DenmarkMovementRomanticismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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