early life and training
ole peter hansen balling, a norwegian artist, was born in kristiania (now oslo) in 1823. he began his artistic journey as a student of norwegian artist ferdinand jonas gjøs and later trained under danish artists, including jacob emilius wnderlich. balling's early training laid the foundation for his future success in capturing the essence of his subjects.a career spanning continents
balling's artistic career took him to various parts of the world. he studied at art academies in berlin (1843-1845) and copenhagen (1846-1848), and later, in 1854, he honed his skills under thomas couture in paris. this exposure to diverse artistic styles and techniques is reflected in the breadth of his work.- volunteering in the first schleswig-holstein war, balling demonstrated his commitment to service, which later led to his command of the 145th new york volunteer infantry regiment during the american civil war.
- his time in the united states (1856-1874) saw the creation of numerous portraits, including those of union army generals and prominent american statesmen, such as ulysses s. grant, chester arthur, and john brown.
- upon returning to norway, balling operated a painter workshop in horten, capturing the likenesses of norwegian naval officers and members of the royal bernadotte family.
legacy and awards
balling's work is featured in several prestigious institutions, including:- national portrait gallery in washington, d.c., where his portraits are a testament to his skill.
- west point military academy in new york and the united states naval academy in annapolis, maryland, also showcase his work.
- in norway, his pieces can be found at the royal norwegian navy museum in horten and the national museum of art, architecture and design in oslo.
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- ole peter hansen balling: grant and his generals (national portrait gallery, oil on canvas)
- explore more of balling's portraits on WikiOO.org, where you can also find reproductions of his work and other famous artists.
references
- the hirschsprung collection, copenhagen
- ole peter hansen balling on wikipedia.org
Questions & Answers
Can I explore Ole Peter Hansen Balling's works by subject?
The Subject Atlas page maps Ole Peter Hansen Balling's artworks by subject.
How can I see every artwork made by Ole Peter Hansen Balling?
Every work by Ole Peter Hansen Balling on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I browse Ole Peter Hansen Balling's works by color palette?
Ole Peter Hansen Balling's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Ole Peter Hansen Balling?
Ole Peter Hansen Balling was born in Oslo in 1823.
Where are Ole Peter Hansen Balling's artworks organized by color?
The Spectral Index page organizes Ole Peter Hansen Balling's artworks by color.
In which historical period did Ole Peter Hansen Balling work?
Ole Peter Hansen Balling worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Where can I see Ole Peter Hansen Balling's artworks in chronological order?
The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Ole Peter Hansen Balling's works ordered by date, year by year.
What are the birth city and country of Ole Peter Hansen Balling?
Ole Peter Hansen Balling was born in Oslo, in Norway.
