L. A. Ring
Laurits Andersen Ring | |
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The Painter L. A. Ring, 1901 by Knud Erik Larsen | |
| Born | Laurits Andersen 15 August 1854 Ring, Denmark |
| Died | 10 September 1933 (aged 79) Sankt Jørgensbjerg, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Education | Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Symbolism; Social realism |
| Spouse | Sigrid Kähler |
Laurits Andersen Ring (Danish pronunciation: [ˈlɑwʁits ˈɑnɐsn̩ ˈʁeŋˀ]; 15 August 1854 – 10 September 1933) was one of the foremost Danish painters of the turn of the 20th century, who pioneered both symbolism and social realism in Denmark. Considered one of the masterpieces of Danish culture, his painting Summer Day by Roskilde Fjord was included in the 2006 Danish Culture Canon.