Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen was a Danish artist predominantly known for his expressive oil paintings depicting industrial scenes but he also produced townscapes and figurative work. Hailing from Copenhagen, he exhibited with the Danish Colourists (Koloristerne) for 30 years.

Exhibited

Copenhagen, Helsinki, Berlin, extensively with Koloristerne (1932, 1934-37, 1939-48, 1950-52, 1954-55, 1957-59, 1962-63), Gothenburg, Landskrona, Mässhallen, Gothenburg, Oslo.

Timeline

1883

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Hans Pedersen Kragh, a carpenter, and Johanne Kristine Kragh (nee Jensdatter).

1897-1898

Trained at the Technology School in Copenhagen.

1905

Travelled to Germany and Holland.

1912

Married to Martha Ebba Emilie Petersen in Copenhagen.

1927

Travelled to Germany.

1962

Died in Copenhagen, Denmark.