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Per Krohg
Per Lasson Krohg (18 June 1889 – 3 March 1965) was a Norwegian artist. He is most frequently associated with the mural he created for the United Nations Security Council Chamber, located in the United Nations building in New York City.
Biography.
Per Krohg was born in Åsgårdstrand, Norway, the son of painters Christian Krohg and Oda Krohg. The family lived in Paris, where Per Krohg grew up. He showed artistic talent early, and studied first with his father (from 1903 to
1908–1972). He was the father of Norwegian artist Guy Krohg (1917–2002).
Other sources.
- Nergaard, Trygve "Bilder av Per Krohg" (Aschehoug. 2000)
- Hölaas, O. "Per Krohg. A retrospective loan exhibition of oil paintings" (New York: Galerie St. Etienne, 1954)
- Langaard, Johan "Per Krohg" (Glendendal Norsk Forlat. 1931)
External links.
- Security Council Chamber painting
- 360 degree view of the Security Council Chamber