Díðrikur á Skarvanesi
| Díðrikur á Skarvanesi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 July 1802 Dímum |
| Died | 8 October 1865 |
| Nationality | Faroese |
| Known for | Painting |
Díðrikur á Skarvanesi also called Díðrikur í Kárastovu ( 25 July 1802 - 8 October 1865), was born in Dímun[1] and was the first known painter in the Faroe Islands that art historians know of.
Díðrikiur á Skarvanesi was a bird painter. He was self-taught, the only kind of art education he had was when he went on a study tour to Copenhagen in 1828.[1] Only five of his paintings have been preserved. His work is on permanent exhibition at the Listasavn Føroya (Faroe Islands Art Museum).[2]
Painting of Birds by Díðrikur á Skarvanesi held at Listasavn Føroya
References
- 1 2 "Díðrikur á Skarvanesi page at Faroe Islands Art Museum website" (in Faroese). Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ↑ "Artists Represented in The Permanent Collection in The Faroe Islands Art Museum". Retrieved 12 June 2010.
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