Paul Høm
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Paul Briegel Høm was a Danish
artist who is remembered for his religious paintings and brightly coloured stained glass windows which decorate a number of Danish churches.
on the island of Bornholm
where his work benefitted from the bright light and his friendsip with Helge Nielsen
.
He decorated a number of churches with altarpieces, frescos and mosaics, especially on Bornholm
, often working with the architect Rolf Graae. His work can also be found in Kvong Church near Varde
, Bräkne-Hoby in Blekinge
(1957–59) and Christian's Church in Lyngby. Several of his works were completed together with Lisbeth Munch-Petersen whom he married in 1947. Together they made stained glass windows for Ribe Cathedral
in 1973 and works for Struer Church including stained glass windows and a large ceramic altar cross in 1984.
From 1933, Høm exhibited his work at the spring and autumn exhibitions at Charlottenborg
and at Den frie Udstillg. He was awarded the Eckersberg Medal
in 1939.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
artist who is remembered for his religious paintings and brightly coloured stained glass windows which decorate a number of Danish churches.
Biography
Høm studied at the Danish Academy from 1924 to 1929 under Aksel Jorgensen and Sigurd Wandel. His painting, primarily inspired by Jørgensen, was mainly of members of his family, especially his wife and children whom he depicted in strong bright colours. In 1943, he moved to GudhjemGudhjem
Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 724 ....
on the island of Bornholm
Bornholm
Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea located to the east of the rest of Denmark, the south of Sweden, and the north of Poland. The main industries on the island include fishing, arts and crafts like glass making and pottery using locally worked clay, and dairy farming. Tourism is...
where his work benefitted from the bright light and his friendsip with Helge Nielsen
Helge Nielsen
Helge Nielsen was a Danish canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he finished 15th and last in the K-1 10000 m event.-References:*...
.
He decorated a number of churches with altarpieces, frescos and mosaics, especially on Bornholm
Bornholm
Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea located to the east of the rest of Denmark, the south of Sweden, and the north of Poland. The main industries on the island include fishing, arts and crafts like glass making and pottery using locally worked clay, and dairy farming. Tourism is...
, often working with the architect Rolf Graae. His work can also be found in Kvong Church near Varde
Varde
Varde Municipality is a municipality in Region of Southern Denmark on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. Its mayor is Gylling Håhr, a member of the Venstre political party. The main town and site of its municipal council is the town of Varde. Its area is 1255.79 km²...
, Bräkne-Hoby in Blekinge
Blekinge
' is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden , situated in the south of the country. It borders Småland, Scania and the Baltic Sea.The name "Blekinge" comes from the adjective bleke, which corresponds to the nautical term for "dead calm"....
(1957–59) and Christian's Church in Lyngby. Several of his works were completed together with Lisbeth Munch-Petersen whom he married in 1947. Together they made stained glass windows for Ribe Cathedral
Ribe Cathedral
Our Lady Maria Cathedral is located in the ancient city of Ribe on the western coast of southern Jutland, Denmark- History :Ribe is Denmark's oldest surviving city. Ribe began as an open trading market on the north bank of the Ribe River where it runs into the ocean...
in 1973 and works for Struer Church including stained glass windows and a large ceramic altar cross in 1984.
From 1933, Høm exhibited his work at the spring and autumn exhibitions at Charlottenborg
Charlottenborg Palace
Charlottenborg Palace is a large town mansion located on the corner of Kongens Nytorv and Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally built as a residence for Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve, it has served as the base of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts since its foundation in 1754...
and at Den frie Udstillg. He was awarded the Eckersberg Medal
Eckersberg Medal
The Eckersberg Medal is an annual award of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts...
in 1939.
Selected works
- Altarpiece in Albæk Church (1947)
- Altarpiece in Hæstrup Church (1947)
- Frescos, altar paintings, tapestry and stained glass window in Kvong Church (1956)
- Stained glass windows in Faster Church (1957)
- Altarpiece paintings in Bryndum Church (1959)
- Cross and frescos in Christian's Church, Lyngby (1963)
- Five stained glass windows in Ribe Cathedral together with Lisbet Munch Petersen (1973), removed to Kastel Church in RønneRønneRønne is the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. It has a population of 13,904 . Once a municipality in its own right, it is now the administrative centre of the Bornholm municipality....
in 1986 - Tapestry in Ballerup West Church together with Vibeke Høegsbro (1973)
- Altarpiece in Vognsild Church (1974)
- Crucifix in Østermarie ChurchØstermarieØstermarie is a village on the Danish island of Bornholm, west of Svaneke. Founded ca. 1880, its old church, now a ruin, dates back to the 12th century. The population as of 1 January 2011 is 485.-History:...
(1974) - Altarpiece and stained glass windows in Struer Church (1981)