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'''Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik''' (24 May, 1830 – 2 January, 1890) was a Danish [[painters|painter]] and [[sculptors|sculptor]].
| name = Henrik Olrik
| image = Henrik Olrik by Henneberg.jpg
| caption = Olrik photographed by H. C. Henneberg
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1830|5|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Copenhagen]], Denmark
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1890|1|2|1830|5|24|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Copenhagen]]
| nationality = Danish
| known_for = Painting
| training = [[Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts]]
| awards = De Neuhausenske Præmier (1853) <br> Det Anckerske Rejselegat (1876)
| resting_place = [[Vestre Cemetery (Copenhagen)|Vestre Kirkegard]]
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'''Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik''' (24 May 1830 – 2 January 1890) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] [[painters|painter]], [[sculptors|sculptor]] and applied artist.
<ref name=dbl>{{cite web|url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Henrik_Olrik|title= Henrik Olrik|website= Dansk Biografisk Leksikon|access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref><ref name=dwk>{{cite web|url=https://www.kulturarv.dk/kid/VisKunstner.do?kunstnerId=602&wsektion=alle|title=Henrik Olrik|website= Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon|access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Early life and education==
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Henrik Olrik, born in Copenhagen, was son of customs inspector Henrik Johan Ludvig Olrik and Benedicte Martinette (née Heiberg).
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Olrik was admitted to [[Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts]] in 1844 where he initially studied sculpture under [[Herman Wilhelm Bissen]], while in the same time working at the [[Royal Copenhagen|Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory]], where he made reduced copies of [[Bertel Thorvaldsen]] works. He graduated from the Academy in 1851 after winning two silver medals for his works in 1848 and 1851.<ref name="dbl"/>


In 1854 Olrik went to [[Paris]] pursue his painting interests. He studied in the studio of [[Thomas Couture]] and had his first painting exhibition in 1855.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aok.dk/teater/gasvaerket|title=Gasværket|publisher=AOK|accessdate=2010-01-04}}</ref>
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Henrik Olrik, born in Copenhagen, was son of customs inspector Henrik Johan Ludvig Olrik and Benedicte Martinette (née Heiberg). He married Hermine Valentine in May 1859, and they had five children, Benedicte Olrik, Dagmar Olrik, [[Axel Olrik]], Eyvind Olrik, Hans Olrik and Jørgen Olrik.


==Career as an Artist==
==Career as an artist==
[[Image:Bruden smykkes af sin veninde (Henrik Olrik).jpg|thumb|''The Bride is embellished by her girl friend'' (1859) [[Statens Museum for Kunst|Danish National Gallery]] ]]
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Olrik initially studied sculpture under [[Herman Wilhelm Bissen]] and found his first job in the [[Royal Copenhagen|Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory]], where he made reduced copies of [[Bertel Thorvaldsen]] works. He simultaneously attended the decoration classes at the [[Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts]] where he received silver medals for his works in 1848 and 1851.
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After returning to Denmark in 1855, Olrik soon became recognized as a reputable portrait painter and painted portraits of a wide variety of individuals including King [[Christian IX of Denmark]] (1877) and his daughter [[Alexandra of Denmark|Alexandra]] (1873), later the Princess of Wales as well as members of the Danish Parliament and representatives of Scandinavian high society, including [[Sigurd Ibsen]] and [[Henrik Ibsen]].<ref name="dbl"/>


Olrik also specialized in still lifes, landscapes, historic, and religious paintings. Some of his religious works can be found in [[Frederick's Church|Marble Church]] as well as the large altarpiece at [[St. Mathew's Church, Copenhagen|St. Mathew's Church]] in Copenhagen.
In 1853, together with E. Vieth, Olrik won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl. Later Olrik left [[Copenhagen]] for [[Paris]] to pursue his painting interests. In France he studied in the atelier of [[Thomas Couture]] and had his first painting exhibition in 1855.
<ref name="dwk"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.danmarks-kirker.dk/kirker/matt.htm|title= Sankt Matthæus Kirke|website= Danmarks Kirker|access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


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In 1871, Olrik become a member of the [[Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts]], in 1883 professor titular, and in 1887 he was elected to Akademirådet.<ref name="dbl"/>
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After returning to Denmark, Olrik became quickly recognized as a reputable portrait painter and painted portraits of a wide variety of individuals including King [[Christian IX of Denmark]], his daughter [[Alexandra of Denmark|Alexandra]] - (later the Princess of Wales), members of the Danish Parliament and representatives of Danish and Scandinavian high society, including [[Sigurd Ibsen]] and [[Henrik Ibsen]]. Olrik also specialized in still lifes, landscapes, historic, and religious paintings. Some of his religious works can be found in [[Marble Church]] and St. Matthew's Church in Copenhagen.


==Pursuits in design and decorative arts==
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In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. He made various design projects for numerous manufacturers including Ipsens Terrakottafabrik, Den Kongelige Porcelænsfabrik, HC Drewsens Elektropletfabrik, Royal Copenhagen, HC Drew's Electric Factory Cuckoo, V. Christesens Sølvvarefabrik, and Christ's Silver Product Factory. On one occasion, he prepared a design of a monument for Tsar [[Alexander II of Russia]].
In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. In 1853, prior to his time in Paris, he won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl<ref name="dbl"/><ref>{{cite web|url= https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/De_Neuhausenske_Præmier|title= De Neuhausenske Præmier
|website= Den Store Danske|access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


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He made various design projects for numerous manufacturers including Ipsens Terrakottafabrik, the [[Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory]], HC Drewsens Elektropletfabrik, Cuckoo and V. Christesens Sølvvarefabrik. His designs included items as diverse as tableware, bindings, sables and coins. He also prepared a design of a monument for Tsar [[Alexander II of Russia]] (1884).
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In 1871, Olrik become a member of the [[Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts]], in 1883 a Professor Titular, and in 1887 he was elected to Akademirådet.


==Other==
==Private life==
He married Hermine Valentine (1839-1917) in May 1859. They had six children; Benedicte Olrik, [[Dagmar Olrik]], [[Axel Olrik]], Eyvind Olrik, Hans Olrik and Jørgen Olrik.
* Olrik designed of the first Danish 10 Kr and 100 Kr [[Danish krone|banknotes]].
He died at [[Frederiksberg]] and was buried at [[Vestre Cemetery (Copenhagen)|Vestre Kirkegard]].<ref name="dwk"/>


==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery class="center" widths="145" heights="145">
Image:Christian IX af Henrik Olrik.jpg|Portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark
Image:Ibsen by Olrik.jpg|Portrait of Henrik Ibsen
Image:Christian IX af Henrik Olrik.jpg|King Christian IX of Denmark (1877, Amalienborg)
Image:Ibsen by Olrik.jpg| Henrik Ibsen <br>(1879, National Gallery. Oslo)
Image:Sankt Matthaeus Kirke Copenhagen altarpiece.jpg|Altarpiece, Sankt Matthaeus Church, Copenhagen </gallery>
File:Sankt Matthaeus Kirke Copenhagen altarpiece.jpg| Altarpiece at St. Matthew's Church, Copenhagen
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</gallery>

==See also==
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{{commons category|Henrik Olrik}}
* [[Art of Denmark]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{nofootnotes|date=December 2008}}
* http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk/search.do?iid=300245135&mode=detail
* Wikipedia, English biographical dictionary, published by CF Bricka, Gyldendal (1887-1905)
* Peter Nørgaard Larsen: Olrik, Ole Henrik Benedictus, 1830 - 1890, painter and sculptor "(p.&nbsp;254-256). Sys Hartmann (red): Weilbach. Sys Hartmann . Danish artist Lexicon. Copenhagen, 1997.
* Lorentz Dietrichson: svundne timing. Af en Forfatters Ungdomserindringer . Of an Author's Youth Erindringer. Rooms III and Stockholm. JW Cappelens Publishing. Kristiania, 1901.
*[http://www.rosenborgslot.dk]
*[http://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk]
*[http://www.ibsen.net/]


==Further reading==
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* Lorentz Dietrichson: ''Svundne Tider, III'' (JW Cappelens Publishing. Kristiania, 1901)
*Peter Nørgaard Larsen; Sys Hartmann (red.) ''Henrik Olrik'' (Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon, København: 1994)

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Latest revision as of 09:34, 1 April 2024

Henrik Olrik
Olrik photographed by H. C. Henneberg
Born(1830-05-24)24 May 1830
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died2 January 1890(1890-01-02) (aged 59)
Copenhagen
Resting placeVestre Kirkegard
NationalityDanish
EducationRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Known forPainting
AwardsDe Neuhausenske Præmier (1853)
Det Anckerske Rejselegat (1876)

Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik (24 May 1830 – 2 January 1890) was a Danish painter, sculptor and applied artist. [1][2]

Early life and education[edit]

Henrik Olrik, born in Copenhagen, was son of customs inspector Henrik Johan Ludvig Olrik and Benedicte Martinette (née Heiberg). Olrik was admitted to Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1844 where he initially studied sculpture under Herman Wilhelm Bissen, while in the same time working at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, where he made reduced copies of Bertel Thorvaldsen works. He graduated from the Academy in 1851 after winning two silver medals for his works in 1848 and 1851.[1]

In 1854 Olrik went to Paris pursue his painting interests. He studied in the studio of Thomas Couture and had his first painting exhibition in 1855.[3]

Career as an artist[edit]

The Bride is embellished by her girl friend (1859) Danish National Gallery

After returning to Denmark in 1855, Olrik soon became recognized as a reputable portrait painter and painted portraits of a wide variety of individuals including King Christian IX of Denmark (1877) and his daughter Alexandra (1873), later the Princess of Wales as well as members of the Danish Parliament and representatives of Scandinavian high society, including Sigurd Ibsen and Henrik Ibsen.[1]

Olrik also specialized in still lifes, landscapes, historic, and religious paintings. Some of his religious works can be found in Marble Church as well as the large altarpiece at St. Mathew's Church in Copenhagen. [2][4]

In 1871, Olrik become a member of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, in 1883 professor titular, and in 1887 he was elected to Akademirådet.[1]

Pursuits in design and decorative arts[edit]

In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. In 1853, prior to his time in Paris, he won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl[1][5]

He made various design projects for numerous manufacturers including Ipsens Terrakottafabrik, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, HC Drewsens Elektropletfabrik, Cuckoo and V. Christesens Sølvvarefabrik. His designs included items as diverse as tableware, bindings, sables and coins. He also prepared a design of a monument for Tsar Alexander II of Russia (1884).

Private life[edit]

He married Hermine Valentine (1839-1917) in May 1859. They had six children; Benedicte Olrik, Dagmar Olrik, Axel Olrik, Eyvind Olrik, Hans Olrik and Jørgen Olrik. He died at Frederiksberg and was buried at Vestre Kirkegard.[2]

Gallery[edit]

  • King Christian IX of Denmark (1877, Amalienborg)
    King Christian IX of Denmark (1877, Amalienborg)
  • Henrik Ibsen (1879, National Gallery. Oslo)
    Henrik Ibsen
    (1879, National Gallery. Oslo)
  • Altarpiece at St. Matthew's Church, Copenhagen
    Altarpiece at St. Matthew's Church, Copenhagen

See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Henrik Olrik.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Henrik Olrik". Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Henrik Olrik". Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "Gasværket". AOK. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  4. ^ "Sankt Matthæus Kirke". Danmarks Kirker. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "De Neuhausenske Præmier". Den Store Danske. Retrieved February 1, 2021.

Further reading[edit]

  • Lorentz Dietrichson: Svundne Tider, III (JW Cappelens Publishing. Kristiania, 1901)
  • Peter Nørgaard Larsen; Sys Hartmann (red.) Henrik Olrik (Weilbachs Kunstnerleksikon, København: 1994)
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