19th Century

christian august jorgensen

Born 1860 Died 1935 Works span 1898–1898

Early Life and Influences: A Norwegian Seed Takes Root Christian August Jorgensen, a name now synonymous with the majestic landscapes of Yosemite Valley and the historic California Missions, began his artistic journey far from the golden sunsets he would later immortalize. Born in Oslo, Norway, on October 7, 1860, to Ole and Sophie Jorgensen, his early life was marked by profound loss – the untimely death of his father in 1864 left yo…

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1898

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1898

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christian august jorgensen

1860 – 1935

christian august jorgensen

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christian august jorgensen

1860 – 1935

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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