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Sigurd Torbjørn Sørensen

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Died
  
1981

Sigurd Torbjørn Sørensen

Early life

S.T. Sørensen was a Norwegian artist that lived between 1901 and 1981.

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Born September 7, 1901 in Antwerp.

In 1914 Sørensen moved to Norway from where is parents were originally.

Training and education

Even as a boy Sørensen stood out with his drawings at school in Antwerp.

(These drawings are still at the Antwerpen school.)

Professor Wefring was is first art tutor. Later he joined the Oslo School for Arts and Crafts.

Finally to complete his education, Sørensen was a disciple tutored by Carl von Hanro, Leon Aurdal and Per Krohg.

Art and career

S.T. Sørensen is specially known by its breathtaking Norwegian landscape paintings.

In its Forest Insides Sørensen gives a well forward stream in motion or a Sunday quietness of the water, surrounded by lush vegetation and powerful trunks.

All provide an harmonious unit with the Norwegian countryside.

S. T. Sorensen was usually largely represented in exhibitions at Blomqvist Art trading in Oslo.

Best known for is beautiful landscapes he also made portraits in his early days.

References

Sigurd Torbjørn Sørensen Wikipedia