Viggo Langer was an accomplished German painter predominantly known for his spirited impressionistic depictions of picturesque Danish views. He trained in Copenhagen at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and later with Carl Bloch (1884-85).

His works are often characterised by a sense of uplifting freedom, space, and warm Summer conditions. He's represented in numerous public collections.

Exhibited

Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition, Aarhus, Danish Artists' Association

Public Collections

Statens Museum for Kunst

Timeline

1860

Born in Reudnitz near Leipzig, Germany, to Hans Peter Hansen, an engraver, and Clara Aurelia Sophie Langer. Originally christened Viggo Hansen.

1877

Enrolled at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

1883

Debuted at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition where he exhibited regularly until 1943.

1884-1885

Studied under Carl Bloch.

1886

Changed name to Viggo Langer.

Travelled to Sicily.

1887

Married Louise Frederikke Caroline du Plessis de Richelieu, a painter.

1893

Travelled to Paris.

1909

Exhibited in Aarhus, Denmark.

1911

Travelled to the Balkans.

1920

Travelled to Varmland.

1933

Travelled to Menton.

1942

Died in Rungsted, Denmark.