Henry Heerup

1907 - 1993

Factsheet

  • Nationality: Denmark
  • Top-ranked work: Still Life With a Torso
  • Art period: Modern
  • Born: 1907, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Top 3 works:
    • Still Life With a Torso
    • The War Mother
    • Madonna With Umbrella
  • Also known as: Хенри Хееруп
  • Color intensity: balanced

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Henry Heerup?

Henry Heerup was born in Copenhagen, in Denmark.

Where is Henry Heerup from?

Henry Heerup was born in Denmark.

Where are Henry Heerup's artworks grouped by art movement?

The movements Henry Heerup worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

In which historical period did Henry Heerup work?

Henry Heerup worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Self-test

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city was Henry Heerup born?
Question 2:
Which art movement did Henry Heerup join in 1949?
Question 3:
What was the title of Henry Heerup's first oil painting, created in 1924?
Question 4:
Which institution did Henry Heerup graduate from in 1932?
Question 5:
What material did Heerup famously use to create 'trash sculptures'?