Laurits Tuxen

Born in Copenhagen in 1853, Laurits Tuxen's artistic journey began at the Royal Danish Academy of Art, where he studied alongside the celebrated Peder Severin Krøyer from 1868 to 1872. He further honed his skills in Paris under Léon Bonnat, a prominent academic painter, during the mid-1870s. These formative years laid the groundwork for his impressive career. Tuxen became a significant figure in Danish art, known for his ability to capture the likeness and grandeur of his su…