Adolf Heinrich-Hansen was a Danish artist predominantly known for his exquisite portrayals of decorative interiors. Later in his career, he also became a proficient animal painter. He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and his works are held in numerous public collections including the Aarhus Kunstmuseum.

Exhibited

Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition in Copenhagen, Exposition Universelle in Paris, World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Den Frie Udstilling, Artists' Association.

Public Collections

North Gyll. Art Museum, Aarhus Kunstmuseum, North Jutland Art Museum.

Timeline

1859

Born in Copenhagen to Heinrich Hansen, an architectural painter, and Margrethe Elisabeth Burmeister.

Studied at CF Andersen's sketching school.

1883-1886

Enrolled at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.

1885

Debuted at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition, Copenhagen. He continued to exhibit until 1909.

1887-1896

Taught perspective at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.

1889

Shown at the Exposition Universelle, Paris.

Married Karen Margrethe Leuning.

1893

Shown at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago.

1893-1896

Shown in Berlin.

Taught perspective at the Art School for Women, Copenhagen.

1899

Shown in Munich.

1911

Shown at Den Frie Udstilling.

1917

Married Ellen Marie Irene Kretzschmer.

1921

Shown at the exhibition of the Artists' Association.

1923-1924

Shown at the exhibition of the Artists' Association.

1925

Travelled to Normandy.

Died in Fredensborg.