Fritz Røed
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Fritz Røed was a Norwegian sculptor. He is most associated with his work, Sverd i fjell
, the commemorative monument which symbolizes the unification of the nation of Norway.
in the municipality of Time
in Rogaland
county, Norway
. He studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
with Torbjorn Alvsåker 1946-48 and the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
under Per Palle Storm from 1948 to 1951 as well as under Einar Utzon-Frank
at the Art Academy in Copenhagen
in 1951 and Ossip Zadkine
at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris
1952. Fritz Røed debut at the Autumn Exhibition
1956 with two children figurines. His work has a great variety of expressions.
Vårfornemmelser, a sculpture by Fritz Røed, is located on the Fjellveien road in the Sandviken district of Bergen, Norway. Rieber & Son donated the sculpture to the city of Bergen in 1989 in connection with the 150-year anniversary of the firm.
The most widely recognized of his works is Sverd i fjell
(Swords in Rock). The commemorative monument of the Battle of Hafrsfjord
is noted for its simplicity. Three enormous bronze swords commemorate the battle during the year 872 when Harald Hårfagre united three districts into the nation of Norway. The crowns on the swords represent the different kings who took part in the battle. The monument was unveiled by King Olav V in 1983.
Røed was chairman of Artists' Association from 1981 to 1982 and chairman of the Association of Norwegian Sculptors 1984-1988. Røed had a studio in the small mountain town of Villa Faraldi in Liguria
, Italy. The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design owns three of his works.
In 2004, Fritz Røed Sculpture Park officially opened in the community of Bryne
. The park consists of sculptures which are quite varied in both style and size. Fritz Røed himself was involved in the planning and design of the park and had even submitted plans for the sculpture park.
Sverd i Fjell
Sverd i fjell is a commemorative monument located at the Hafrsfjord fjord, just outside the city of Stavanger in Norway.The monument was created by sculptor Fritz Røed from Bryne and was unveiled by king Olav V of Norway in 1983. Three very tall swords are planted into the rock of a small hill...
, the commemorative monument which symbolizes the unification of the nation of Norway.
Biography
Røed was born in the community of BryneBryne
Bryne is a city, located in, and the administrative centre of, the municipality of Time, Norway. Bryne is located about 25 minutes south of Stavanger by train. The area of Bryne is 4,79 km²....
in the municipality of Time
Time, Norway
Time is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is part of the region of Jæren. The administrative centre of Time is the town of Bryne.-Name:...
in Rogaland
Rogaland
is a county in Western Norway, bordering Hordaland, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder. It is the center of the Norwegian petroleum industry, and as a result of this, Rogaland has the lowest unemployment rate of any county in Norway, 1.1%...
county, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. He studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry
The Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry was established in 1818.In 1996 the National Academy of Craft and Art Industry became part of Oslo National Academy of the Arts .-Noted alumni:-External links:*...
with Torbjorn Alvsåker 1946-48 and the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts
The Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts is a Norwegian university offering studies in the areas of specialization painting, photography / video / film, digital art, sound art, sculpture, installation, performance art, and art theory.-History:...
under Per Palle Storm from 1948 to 1951 as well as under Einar Utzon-Frank
Einar Utzon-Frank
Aksel Einar Utzon-Frank was a Danish sculptor and professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. During his lifetime, he produced a large number of sculptures, many of which stand as public monuments...
at the Art Academy in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
in 1951 and Ossip Zadkine
Ossip Zadkine
Ossip Zadkine was a Belarusian-born artist who lived in France. He is primarily known as a sculptor, but also produced paintings and lithographs.-Early years and career:...
at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
1952. Fritz Røed debut at the Autumn Exhibition
Høstutstillingen
Høstutstillingen or Statens kunstutstilling is an annual art exhibition in Oslo, Norway. The exhibition is Norway's largest marking of contemporary art and takes place each autumn. It is arranged by Norske Billedkunstnere . The exhibition is set up on the basis of free submission...
1956 with two children figurines. His work has a great variety of expressions.
Vårfornemmelser, a sculpture by Fritz Røed, is located on the Fjellveien road in the Sandviken district of Bergen, Norway. Rieber & Son donated the sculpture to the city of Bergen in 1989 in connection with the 150-year anniversary of the firm.
The most widely recognized of his works is Sverd i fjell
Sverd i Fjell
Sverd i fjell is a commemorative monument located at the Hafrsfjord fjord, just outside the city of Stavanger in Norway.The monument was created by sculptor Fritz Røed from Bryne and was unveiled by king Olav V of Norway in 1983. Three very tall swords are planted into the rock of a small hill...
(Swords in Rock). The commemorative monument of the Battle of Hafrsfjord
Battle of Hafrsfjord
The Battle of Hafrsfjord has traditionally been regarded as the battle in which western Norway for the first time was unified under one monarch.The national monument of Haraldshaugen was raised in 1872, to commemorate the Battle of Hafrsfjord...
is noted for its simplicity. Three enormous bronze swords commemorate the battle during the year 872 when Harald Hårfagre united three districts into the nation of Norway. The crowns on the swords represent the different kings who took part in the battle. The monument was unveiled by King Olav V in 1983.
Røed was chairman of Artists' Association from 1981 to 1982 and chairman of the Association of Norwegian Sculptors 1984-1988. Røed had a studio in the small mountain town of Villa Faraldi in Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
, Italy. The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design owns three of his works.
In 2004, Fritz Røed Sculpture Park officially opened in the community of Bryne
Bryne
Bryne is a city, located in, and the administrative centre of, the municipality of Time, Norway. Bryne is located about 25 minutes south of Stavanger by train. The area of Bryne is 4,79 km²....
. The park consists of sculptures which are quite varied in both style and size. Fritz Røed himself was involved in the planning and design of the park and had even submitted plans for the sculpture park.