Hans Christian Rylander Explained

Hans Christian Rylander
Birth Date:1939 4, df=y
Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark
Death Place:Nykøbing Falster, Denmark
Nationality:Danish
Known For:Painting
Training:Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

Hans Christian Rylander (4 April 1939 – 23 December 2021) was a Danish painter, educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1965 to 1969.[1] [2] He used an expressive and surreal style, in the 70's and 80's with a critical edge towards society.[2] Rylander exhibited his works at the Randers Museum of Art, at Storstrøms Kunstmuseum, and at Vejle Museum of Art.[2] A major commission was the decoration in Christian IV's Supply Depot at Slotsholmen in Copenhagen.[3] Rylander received the Eckersberg Medal in 1984.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hans Christian Rylander . . slugen.dk . 3 February 2013.
  2. Web site: Hans Christian Rylander . . Den Store Danske . Gyldendal . 3 February 2013.
  3. Web site: Hans Christian Rylanders udsmykning af Provianthuset på Christiansborg. . borgen.dk . 3 February 2013.