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.