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Male, born 1885-10-17, died 1986-12-06


Professional History

Apprenticeship in Denmark, c. 1900;

Member, CA Art Club; Member, Painters and Sculptors of LA.

Education

Petersen won a scholarship that enabled him to study at various art institutions in Paris, Rome and Germany, perhaps at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, a popular training spot for Scandinavian painters.

Personal

Einar Petersen was a native Dane, born in Copenhagen in late 1885. Petersen immigrated to the US in 1912, moving, like many recent immigrants from east to west. He earned a living by painting various types of works, including architectural murals. His mural work was done in the states of NB, OR, and WA, before Petersen settled finally in Los Angeles, CA, in 1916. Petersen lived to the age of 101.



Associated Locations

  • Copenhagen, Hovedstaden Denmark (Architect's Birth)
    Copenhagen, Hovedstaden Denmark

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  • Los Angeles, CA (Architect's Death)
    Los Angeles, CA

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PCAD id: 6660