August Schneider

Norwegian artist (1842–1873)
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Summary

August Schneider was born on January 6, 1842[1], in Flekkefjord Municipality[2]. He died on January 14, 1873[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5], painter[6], children's writer[7], collector of fairy tales[8], and draftsperson[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Occupation: folklorist[12]
  • Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13], Royal Academy of Fine Arts[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Movement: realism[16]
  • Commons category: August Schneider[17]
  • Family name: Schneider[18]
  • Given name: August[19]
  • Commons Creator page: August Schneider[20]
  • Different from: August Schneider[21]
  • Has works in the collection: National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

FAQs

Where was August Schneider born?

August Schneider was born in Flekkefjord Municipality[2].

Where did August Schneider die?

August Schneider passed away in Antwerp[4].

What did August Schneider do for work?

August Schneider worked as an illustrator[5], painter[6], children's writer[7], collector of fairy tales[8], and draftsperson[9].

Where did August Schneider go to school?

August Schneider was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[13] and Royal Academy of Fine Arts[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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