Ragnhild Butenschøn
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Ragnhild Butenschøn, née Jakhelln (21 September 1912 – 3 September 1992) was a Norwegian sculptor.
as a daughter of major Alf Jakhelln (1883–1947) and Agnes Prebensen (1884–1923). In 1936 she married publisher Barthold A. Butenschøn
. She was a daughter-in-law of Barthold A. Butenschøn, Sr.
, and the mother of Hans Barthold, Peter and Nils Butenschøn.
, the St. Hallvard Church in Oslo, Asker Church, and the St. Olav Catholic Cathedral in Oslo. She portrayed painter Henrik Sørensen
in 1968.
Personal life
She was born in KristianiaOslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
as a daughter of major Alf Jakhelln (1883–1947) and Agnes Prebensen (1884–1923). In 1936 she married publisher Barthold A. Butenschøn
Barthold A. Butenschøn
Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn was a Norwegian banker and book publisher.-Personal life:He was born in Enebakk as a son of landowner Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Sr. and Mabel Anette Plahte . He grew up at Bjerke Bruk in Enebakk and at the farm Nedre Skøyen...
. She was a daughter-in-law of Barthold A. Butenschøn, Sr.
Barthold A. Butenschøn, Sr.
Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn was a Norwegian businessperson.He was born in Kristiania as a son of Nils August Andresen Butenschøn and Hanna Butenschøn, and grandson of Nicolay Andresen. Together with Mabel Anette Plahte he had the son Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Jr...
, and the mother of Hans Barthold, Peter and Nils Butenschøn.
Career
Her sculptures include the bronze fountain Dansende jenter from 1958, the bronze sculpture Rosepiken from 1971, and the steel sculpture Flyktningemor from 1971. She delivered decorations to several churches, including the Hamar CathedralHamar cathedral
For the current cathedral in Hamar, see Hamar cathedral.Hamar Cathedral was the see of the Ancient Diocese of Hamar. The diocese at Hamar had included much of the counties of Hedmark, Oppland, and Buskerud....
, the St. Hallvard Church in Oslo, Asker Church, and the St. Olav Catholic Cathedral in Oslo. She portrayed painter Henrik Sørensen
Henrik Sørensen
-Personal life:Sørensen was born in Fryksände in Sweden as a son of Severin Sørensen and Helene Høibraaten. He was married to Gudrun Klewe, and is father of physicist Sven Oluf Sørensen.-Painting career:...
in 1968.