Artist
Elof Risebye
Kingdom of Denmark, 1892–1961
Elof Risebye was a Kingdom of Denmark artist.
Elof Risebye was a Danish painter who lived from 1892 to 1961. His artistic education was shaped by study under three notable figures: Joakim Skovgaard, Viggo Johansen, and Julius Paulsen. These mentors provided the foundation for his development as a painter within the Kingdom of Denmark. Risebye dedicated his life to the practice of painting, creating a body of work that reflects the training he received from these established artists. His career spanned nearly seven decades, during which he contributed to the Danish art scene through his documented work as a painter.