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Carl-Henning Pedersen

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Danish artist (1913-2007)

ArtistsLived 1913 to 2007 · aged 93
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Carl-Henning Pedersen was a Danish painter and a key member of the COBRA movement. He was known as the "Scandinavian Chagall", and was one of the leading Danish artists of the second half of the 20th century. He was married to Else Alfelt, another prominent CoBrA member.

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Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum in Birk outside Herning, DenmarkCarl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum in Birk outside Herning, DenmarkThe apse in Ribe Cathedral (Denmark) decorated by Carl-Henning Pedersen.In Denmark, this work initiated contemporary decorations in old churches, but also stirred great controversy.The apse in Ribe Cathedral (Denmark) decorated by Carl-Henning Pedersen.In Denmark, this work initiated contemporary decorations in old churches, but also stirred great controversy.

Awards 8

1980Prince Eugen Medal
1974Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
1969Henrik Steffens Prize
1968Marzotto Prize
1964Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1963Thorvaldsen Medal
1963Eckersberg Medal
1950Eckersberg Medal

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Connected to Carl-Henning 6

Paolo VolponiAlso won Marzotto PrizeBenedikte HansenAlso won Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the DannebrogRobert JacobsenAlso won Thorvaldsen MedalCarl Fredrik ReuterswärdAlso won Prince Eugen MedalDorte MandrupAlso won Eckersberg MedalPeter SeebergAlso won Henrik Steffens Prize

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Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2007 · aged 93
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19 languages

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