Harald Slott-Møller

1864 - 1937

Quick Facts

  • Also known as:
    • Georg Harald Slott-Moller
    • Harald Slott-Moller
    • ハーラル・スロット・メラー
    • 하랄 슬로트묄레르
    • Харальд Слот-Мёллер
  • Lifespan: 73 years
  • Museums on APS:
    • Detroit Institute of Arts
    • Statens Museum For Kunst
    • National Gallery of Denmark
    • Hirschsprung Collection
  • Works on APS: 15
  • Born: 1864, Frederiksberg, Denmark
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top-ranked work: Danish Landscape

early life and career

harald slott-møller, a renowned danish painter and ceramist, was born on august 17, 1864, in copenhagen. he was the son of merchant carl emil møller and anna maria née møller. after completing his preparatory course at the royal danish academy of fine arts (1883), slott-møller painted for three years under the guidance of peder severin krøyer.

artistic style and notable works

slott-møller's artistic style underwent a significant transformation in the early 1890s, as evident in his portrait of anne marie brodersen, where her fair hair is covered with gold, mirroring the golden hues of his landscapes. this stylistic shift led to his participation in the 1890 painting tre kvinder (three women) and his strikingly symbolist work primavera (1901).

museum collections and recognition

the national gallery of denmark (copenhagen, denmark), featured in the harald slott-møller's danish landscape (70 x 41 cm, metal), is one of the many notable collections housing his works. slott-møller gained wide recognition as a leading craftsman of the turn of the century, partly due to his designs for the faience factory aluminia (1902-1906), where he collaborated with christian joachim.

legacy and later life

although opinions about slott-møller's work became less supportive over time, he continued to paint and was recognized as a knight of the dannebrog in 1919. as a founding member of den frie udstilling (the free exhibition), his legacy endures. slott-møller is buried at holmens cemetery. key dates: * august 17, 1864: born in copenhagen * 1883: completed preparatory course at the royal danish academy of fine arts * 1890: participated in the painting tre kvinder (three women) * 1901: created the symbolist work primavera * october 20, 1937: passed away in copenhagen

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Harald Slott-Møller's works by movement?

Harald Slott-Møller's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

How many artworks by Harald Slott-Møller are available to browse?

You can browse 15 artworks by Harald Slott-Møller on the All Artworks page.

Is there a chronological account of Harald Slott-Møller?

A chronological account of Harald Slott-Møller's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Art Quiz

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Question 1:
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What is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec best known for painting?
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During his adolescence, what physical challenge did Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec experience that significantly impacted his appearance?
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Which of the following best describes Toulouse-Lautrec's artistic style?
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In 2005, a painting by Toulouse-Lautrec titled *La Blanchisseuse* sold for approximately how much?