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'''Ole Henrik Benedictus Olrik''' (24 May, 1830 – 2 January, 1890) was a Danish [[painters|painter]] and [[sculptors|sculptor]].
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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.


==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 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.
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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.


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>{{citeweb|url=http://www.aok.dk/teater/gasvaerket|title=Gasværket|publisher=AOK|accessdate=2010-01-04}}</ref>
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==Career as an Artist==
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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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==Career as an artist==
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.
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]], 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]].


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.
Olrik also specialized in still lifes, landscapes, historic, and religious paintings. Some of his religious works can be found in [[Marble Church]] and [[St. Mathew's Church, Copenhagen|St. Mathew's Church]] in Copenhagen.

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 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.
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.


==Persuits in design and decorative arts==
==Other==
In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. Early in his career, un 1853, prior to his time in Patis, he won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl together with E. Vieth,.
* Olrik designed of the first Danish 10 Kr and 100 Kr [[Danish krone|banknotes]].


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 incvluded items as diverse as tableware, bindings, sables and coins.

On one occasion, he prepared a design of a monument for Tsar [[Alexander II of Russia]].

==Private life==
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.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Christian IX af Henrik Olrik.jpg|Portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark
Image:Christian IX af Henrik Olrik.jpg|Portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark
Image:Ibsen by Olrik.jpg|Portrait of Henrik Ibsen
Image:Ibsen by Olrik.jpg|Portrait of Henrik Ibsen
Image:Sankt Matthaeus Kirke Copenhagen altarpiece.jpg|Altarpiece, Sankt Matthaeus Church, Copenhagen </gallery>
Image:Sankt Matthaeus Kirke Copenhagen altarpiece.jpg|Altarpiece, Sankt Matthaeus Church, Copenhagen </gallery>

==See also==
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* [[Art of Denmark]]


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
* http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk/search.do?iid=300245135&mode=detail
* http://www.bruun-rasmussen.dk/search.do?iid=300245135&mode=detail
* Wikipedia, English biographical dictionary, published by CF Bricka, Gyldendal (1887-1905)
* Wikipedia, English biographical dictionary, published by CF Bricka, Gyldendal (1887-1905)
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*[http://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk]
*[http://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk]
*[http://www.ibsen.net/]
*[http://www.ibsen.net/]

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Henrik Olrik
Olrik photographed by H. C. Henneberg
NationalityDanish
EducationRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Known forPainting

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

Early life and education

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 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.

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.[1]

Career as an artist

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, his daughter 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. Mathew's Church in Copenhagen.

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.

Persuits in design and decorative arts

In addition to being a successful painter, Olrik was active in the field of decorative arts and design. Early in his career, un 1853, prior to his time in Patis, he won the Neuhausenske Prize for a silver sugar bowl together with E. Vieth,.

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 incvluded items as diverse as tableware, bindings, sables and coins.

On one occasion, he prepared a design of a monument for Tsar Alexander II of Russia.

Private life

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.

Gallery

  • Portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark
    Portrait of King Christian IX of Denmark
  • Portrait of Henrik Ibsen
    Portrait of Henrik Ibsen
  • Altarpiece, Sankt Matthaeus Church, Copenhagen
    Altarpiece, Sankt Matthaeus Church, Copenhagen

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Henrik Olrik.

References

  1. ^ "Gasværket". AOK. Retrieved 2010-01-04.

Further reading

  • 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. 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.
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