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Before World War I Paul GustaveFischer |
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born: Copenhagen, Denmark, 22 July 1860
died: Gentofte, Denmark; 1 May 1934
Paul Fischer belongs to the fourth generation of Fischer's to live in Denmark. This Jewish family originally came from Poland. The family was upper middle class; Paul's father had started as a painter, but later succeeded in the business of manufacturing paints and lacquers. His formal art education lasted only a short time in his middle teens. For two years he attended The Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen. During the period when he actively painted, Danish art was dominated by Laurits Tuxen. Despite Fischer's lack of critical recognition during his lifetime, his art sold well. One major event in which he succeeded over Tuxen was when Denmark transferred the sovereignty of Norway back to the Norwegians, Fischer rather than Tuxen got the commission from the King of Norway to paint the event (see the picture below). |
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Amalien Palace Square |
Copenhagen Street |
Feeding the Sea Gulls |
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Fire on the Coal Square |
Harriet |
High Bridge Square |
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Houses in Baastad |
King's New Square |
Maid Buying Fish |
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Mother and Child |
Outside the Church of the Holy Spirit |
Pillar for Liberty |
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Spring in Nyboder |
The Bicycling Girl |
The Christmas Rush |
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The End of the Road |
The Guard on King Christian's Birthday |
The Old Steam Engine |
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The Royal Theater |
The Norwegians become Norway |
Throwing Snow |
pre-world war I art
20th Century European Art
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