Brynjulf Bergslien
Brynjulf Larsen Bergslien was a noted Norwegian sculptor.
Background
Bergslien was born in Voss in Søndre Bergenhus county, Norway. He was a son of Lars Bergeson Bergslien and Kirsten Knutsdotter Gjelle. He was a brother of noted painter and master artist Knud Bergslien. In 1861 he married Johanne Christine Tønnesen.Career
He studied under Jens Adolf Jerichau and Herman Wilhelm Bissen in Copenhagen between 1853 and 1861. In 1861 he settled in Kristiania where he ran his own engraving workshop. Bergslien also operated an artist's training studio. Among his students were Sigvald Asbjornsen and Gustav Vigeland.He sculpted several prominently placed statues in Oslo, including that of King Charles John of Norway and Sweden at Slottsplassen in front of the Royal Palace. He was also noted for the statue of f Henrik Wergeland at Eidsvolls plass. Other notable statues include that of Peter Christian Asbjørnsen at St. Hanshaugen Park.