Danish painter, Edvard Petersen was a true Academy man who is primarily known for light-filled rural views and keen observations of daily life. Towards the end of his career, he achieved various accolades via the Royal Academy including the title of Professor in 1894.
1841
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark to Zacharias Petersen and Emilie Sofie nee Thorsen.
1851
Began studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.
1860s/1870s
Produced numerous romantic landscapes influenced by the teachings of Vilhelm Kyhn (1819-1903).
1867
Awarded the Neuhausen Prize for ‘Mose med Ellekrat’.
1871
Forest View, Fussingø, Jutland. From our collection.
1875
Awarded an Academy Scholarship for travel abroad.
1875-1880
Travelled to Italy and France with Theodor Philipsen.
1879
The Square in Front of the Capuciner Monastery
c. 1880
A Fountain in the Park of Villa Borghese, Rome
1881
A Scene from Ponte Nomentano, Rome
1883
In the Garden
1887
The Commons in Copenhagen on a Sunday Afternoon
1890
Emigrants at Larsens Square for which he received the gold medal
1891
Received Academy gold medal for ’Playing Children Under a Slope’.
1893
A Summer Evening Outside the Farm
1894
Received the title of ‘Professor’.
1892
Elected a member of the Academy.
1898
The American steamer at Larsen Plads
C. 1900
Evening Landscape With Cattle
1909
Interior from Thorvaldsen's Museum
1911
At the Capuchin Monastery in Rome
1911
Died, Copenhagen, Denmark.