Norwegian Art Archives - Blake Simpson

Jacob Fearnley: Master of Norwegian Landscape Painting

Jacob Fearnley’s Early Life and Career Jacob Fearnley, a renowned Norwegian landscape painter, was born on January 28, 1818, in Frederikshald, Norway. His father, Thomas Fearnley, was a merchant and ship-owner, and his mother, Anna Sophie, was the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Fearnley’s family provided him with a comfortable upbringing and encouraged his artistic … Read more