Erik Pauelsen
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Erik Pauelsen (2 or 14 October 1749 – 20 February 1790) was a Danish painter. He is most notable for his landscapes and was also a popular portraitist. However, he did not experience the same level of success as Jens Juel and Nicolai Abildgaard, his contemporaries, and in 1790 he committed suicide.
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Erik Pauelsen | |
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Born | 2 or 14 October 1749 |
Died | 20 February 1790 (aged 40) |
Cause of death | Self-defenestration |
Nationality | Danish |
Education | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
Known for | Painting |
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