Anders Bjørgaard (18 March 1891 – 20 March 1967) was a Norwegian illustrator. He is particularly known for drawing the comic series '' Jens von Bustenskjold'' (with text by Sigurd Lybeck), which appeared in '' Arbeidermagasinet'' from 1934 to 1970. A memorial of Bjørgaard was raised in 1970.

Personal life

Bjørgaard was born in Holtaalen Municipality to Johanna Bjørgaard and Anders Bjørgaard. He was married to Johanne Sofie Olsen. He worked as a

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until 1919, when he started studying at the

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1891 births 1967 deaths People from Holtålen Oslo National Academy of the Arts alumni Norwegian comics writers Norwegian magazine illustrators 20th-century Norwegian illustrators {{comics-artist-stub