Cornelius Høyer (26 February 1771 – 2 June 1804) was a

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painter, mainly known for his work in miniatures. Within his special trade, he was among the virtuosos of his day and won an international reputation.

Early life and education

Høyer was born at the Kronborg Rifle Factory. From an early age he attended the

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, studying under

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and

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, and later continued his education in

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where Jean-Baptiste Masse taught him

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. A visit to

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in 1767 introduced him to

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and he learned new skills, including the special technique of painting on

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Career

In 1769, Høyer was appointed Miniature Painter to the Danish Court and the following year he became a member of the Academy. Visits to several European courts, including those in

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and

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, contributed to his increasing international reputation.

Personal life

Høyer was married to Frederikke Christiane Fortling (17551829), daughter of the court stone mason Jacob Fortling (1711–61) and Anne Christine Hellesen (c. 1724–72). They were wed on On 15 October 1773 in St. Peter's Church in Copenhagen.

Gallery

File:Carl Gustav Pilo by Cornelius Høyer.jpg,

Carl Gustav Pilo Carl Gustaf Pilo (5 March 1711 – 2 March 1793) was a Swedish artist and painter. Pilo worked extensively in Denmark as a painter to the Danish Royal Court and as professor and director at the Royal Danish Academy of Art ( da, Det Kongel ...

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Peter van Hemert Peter van Hemert (29 May 1734 - 20 May 1810) was a Danish merchant and shipowner. His family's trading house, Joost van Hemert & S'nner, existed until 1805. Early life and education Hemert was born in Copenhagen on 20 May 1734, the son of merchant ...

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References

Portrait miniaturists 18th-century Danish painters 18th-century male artists Danish male painters 1741 births 1804 deaths Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts alumni {{Denmark-painter-stub

Early life and education

Career

Personal life

Gallery

See also

References