Emil Lie Explained

Emil Lie
Birth Date:29 July 1897
Birth Place:Berchtesgaden, Germany
Nationality:Norwegian
Parents:Bernt Lie
Relatives:Lars Christensen (father-in-law)
Helge Krog (father-in-law)
Occupation:Sculptor

Emil Lie (29 July 1897  - 3 August 1976) was a Norwegian sculptor.

Lie was born in Berchtesgaden to novelist Bernt Lie and Hedvig Mariboe Aubert. He was married three times, and among his fathers-in-law were ship owner Lars Christensen and writer Helge Krog. His works include decorations of RĂ„dhusplassen outside the in Oslo City Hall, and several portrait busts and sculptures. He chaired Norsk Billedhuggerforening from 1954 to 1957.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Emil Lie . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Glenny . Alfsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 25 June 2016.
  2. Encyclopedia: Emil Lie . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 25 June 2016.