- Norwegian artist who travels a lot in France, in the North more particularly
- He obtains excellent mentions in an exhibition in Berlin in 1886
- Medalist during an exhibition in Munich in 1890, he is also a member of the Academy of that city
- Member of the jury and Grand Prix at the International Fine Arts at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 as Painter and Aquafortist
- Co- founder of the Champs-de-Mars Salon with Carolus-Duran, Léon Lhermitte, Jean-Charles Cazin in particular
- His works are kept in museums in Paris, London, New York, Oslo
The work is signed lower left by the second wife of the artist. The dimensions shown include the frame.