Poul Gernes

Danish painter (1925-1996)
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Summary

Poul Gernes was born on March 19, 1925[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on March 22, 1996[3], in Ängelholm[4]. He worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], sculptor[7], film director[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tåssjö Church[11]
  • Spouse: Aase Seidler Gernes[12]
  • Child: Ulrikka Gernes[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[14]
  • Occupation: graphic artist[15]
  • Employer: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16], Eks-skolen[17]
  • Award received: Eckersberg Medal[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Movement: pop art[20]
  • Commons category: Poul Gernes[21]
  • Family name: Gernes[22]
  • Given name: Poul[23]
  • Participant in: documenta 12[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[25]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[26]
  • Has works in the collection: Statens Museum for Kunst[27], Museum Ludwig[28], Groninger Museum[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]
  • P14750: FAE2-C969-0970-0545-26D6[31]

FAQs

Where was Poul Gernes born?

Poul Gernes's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Poul Gernes die?

Poul Gernes passed away in Ängelholm[4].

Who was Poul Gernes married to?

Poul Gernes's spouses include Aase Seidler Gernes[12].

What did Poul Gernes do for work?

Poul Gernes worked as a painter[5], university teacher[6], sculptor[7], film director[8], and film screenwriter[9].

What awards did Poul Gernes receive?

Honors received include Eckersberg Medal[18].

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