Emil Lie

Emil Lie (29 July 1897 3 August 1976) was a Norwegian sculptor.

Emil Lie
Born(1897-07-29)29 July 1897
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Died3 August 1976(1976-08-03) (aged 79)
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationSculptor
Parent(s)Bernt Lie
RelativesLars Christensen (father-in-law)
Helge Krog (father-in-law)

Lie was born in Berchtesgaden to novelist Bernt Lie and Hedvig Mariboe Aubert. He was married three times, and among his fathers-in-law were ship owner Lars Christensen and writer Helge Krog. His works include decorations of Rådhusplassen outside the in Oslo City Hall, and several portrait busts and sculptures. He chaired Norsk Billedhuggerforening from 1954 to 1957.[1][2]

References

  1. Alfsen, Glenny. "Emil Lie". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Emil Lie". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
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