Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
painting, Torlief S. Knaphus, divinity in nature, sculpture
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
Torlief S. Knaphus was born in Vats, Stavanger, Norway in 1882. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, Torlief showed artistic promise in his whittling and painting. He had a deep love for the beauty and divinity in nature and wished to capture this beauty in painting. Through his teenage years, Torlief became a sailor and studied art in Oslo.
Recommended Citation
Beddoes, Martha M. and Peacock, Dr. Martha
(2013)
"Catalog of an Artist’s Work: A Compilation of the Works of Torlief S. Knaphus,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2168.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2168