Jens Johannessen

Jens Johannessen (born 15 November 1934) is a Norwegian painter and graphical artist.

Jens Johannessen
Born	15 November 1934 Orkdal, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Alma mater	Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
Occupation	Painter
Awards	Prince Eugen Medal Order of St. Olav

He was born in Orkdal. He studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts under Reidar Aulie from 1958 to 1961. He is represented in various galleries, including the National Gallery of Norway, Riksgalleriet, and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. His book illustrations include Peder Wright Cappelen's Høstblad (1976) and Fugl i vår (1979). He was awarded the Prince Eugen Medal in 1993, and was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1998.[1][2]

References

1. Brun, Hans-Jakob. "Jens Johannessen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Jens Johannessen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 19 February 2017.