Paul Fjellboe
Norwegian-American painter
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Paul Fjellboe (August 11, 1873 – June 9, 1948) was a Norwegian-born American painter and violinist.
August 11, 1873
Paul Fjellboe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paulmar Thorsten Jansen August 11, 1873 |
| Died | June 9, 1948 (aged 74) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery |
| Occupations | Painter, violinist |
Life
Fjellboe was born as Paulmar Thorsten Jansen on August 11, 1873, in Odal, Norway.[1][2] He emigrated to the United States in 1905, at age 32.[3][4]
Fjellboe became an oil painter in Salt Lake City,[1] where he had a studio on Main Street.[5] His work was exhibited in New York City and Washington, D.C.[6] He was also a violinist with the Norwegian choir in Salt Lake City.[3][4]
Fjellboe was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3][4] He died on June 9, 1948, in Salt Lake City,[1][2] and he was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.[3][4] His work can be seen at the Springville Museum of Art.[2]
