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Biography
Magnus Berg (28 November 1666–31 March 1739) was a Norwegian-Danish painter, woodcarver, sculptor and non-fiction writer.
Early life and education
Berg was born in Gudbrandsdalwhere his father worked for the Selsverket Kobberverk at Sel in Oppland county, Norway. Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve who wasviceroyto (Statholder)of Norwaydiscoveredhis skill as a woodcarver.Bergwas sent to in Italy and France to study art.
Career
Berg was laterappointed art teacher for the Danish Royal family in Copenhagen.
Legacu
He is particularly known for his ivory sculptures. Among his 42 works located at the Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is the vase Vannets element. He is also represented at the National Gallery of Norway and in museums in Hamburg, Vienna and Stockholm. A biography of Berg was published in Copenhagen in 1745.
Rxternal links
- Magnus Berg at Kunstindeks Danmark.
