Bille, Carl Ludvig

Biography

Born: Copenhagen, 1815
Died: Copenhagen, 1898


Artist: Bille, Carl Ludwig (1815-1898)

  • Born February 20th 1815 in Copenhagen, DK, Son of Andreas Vilhelm Ludvig Bille and Larsine Marie Hansen.
  • Married Antoinette Emmaline Bonfils May 1st 1846.
  • Died November 14th 1898.

Education:

  • Sailing School…Years at Sea (Journeyman)
  • Student of Carl Dahl & Eckersberg
  • Self Taught

Awards & Acknowledgments:

  • 1868 - The Royal Academy of Art Medal

Exhibitions:

  • 1854-55, 57-71, 73-88, 90-91 - Spring Exhibitions at Charlottenborg Palace
  • 1882, 1942 - National Artist Association Jubilee Exhibition
  • 1883 - Nordic Art Exhibit in Copenhagen
  • 1980 - “Storm & Stillness” Exhibition at the Orlogs Museum (Valdemars Castle)
  • 1987 -Nordic Art Exhibit at Krapperups Museum