Johann Berthelsen was a prolific American Impressionist painter, known for his poetic urban scenes.
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, his father was a tenor in the Royal Opera. Berthelsen immigrated to the US with his parents when he 6. In 1905, Berthelsen graduated from The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts.
He toured the United States and Canada as lead baritone for the Chicago Grand Opera Company. In 1913, Berthelsen became head of the voice department at Indianapolis Conservatory of Music. In 1920, Berthelsen opened a private studio in New York City, where he gave voice lessons. Berthelsen was encouraged to take up painting by Norwegian-American painter Svend Svendsen.
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Evening by the Plaza, New York City c.1950
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, his father was a tenor in the Royal Opera. Berthelsen immigrated to the US with his parents when he 6. In 1905, Berthelsen graduated from The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts.
He toured the United States and Canada as lead baritone for the Chicago Grand Opera Company. In 1913, Berthelsen became head of the voice department at Indianapolis Conservatory of Music. In 1920, Berthelsen opened a private studio in New York City, where he gave voice lessons. Berthelsen was encouraged to take up painting by Norwegian-American painter Svend Svendsen.
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