Niels Laurits Høyen
Danish art historian and critic (1798–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Niels Laurits Andreas Høyen (4 June 1798 – 29 April 1870) is considered to be the first Danish art historian and critic. He promoted a Danish nationalistic art through his writings and lectures, and exerted a far reaching effect on contemporary artists. His work in various cultural institutions helped steer the development of Danish art during the mid-19th century.
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Niels Laurits Høyen | |
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Born | (1798-06-04)4 June 1798 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | 29 April 1870(1870-04-29) (aged 71) Copenhagen, Denmark |
Occupation(s) | Art historian, critic and administrator |
Known for | First Danish art historian and critic Promoting National Romanticism |
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