Otto Valstad

Norwegian educator, painter, book illustrator and children's writer

Otto Valstad

Otto Valstad, c. 1938

Born| (1862-12-11)11 December 1862

Asker, Norway

Died| 20 June 1950(1950-06-20) (aged 87)
Occupation(s)| educator, painter, book illustrator and children's writer
Known for| He and his wife were avid art collectors and their home in Hvalstad became a cultural centre.
Spouse| Tilla Valstad

Otto Valstad (11 December 1862 - 20 June 1950) was a Norwegian educator, painter, book illustrator and children's writer.[1]

## Biography

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He was born at Asker in Akershus, Norway. He was the son of Andreas Olsen Valstad (1828–1911) and Lisa Johansdatter Solstad (1836–1906). Valstad was an elementary school teacher until 1899. From the 1880s, he painted, especially landscapes, portraits and popular genres. He was a student at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry under Johan Nordhagen and later briefly attended Académie Julian in Paris during 1897.[2]

In 1893, he married novelist Mathilde Georgine "Tilla" Valstad (1871–1957). Otto and Tilla Valstad were avid art collectors and their home in Hvalstad became a cultural centre. In 1949, they willed their property to Asker municipality. His works are displayed at Asker Museum together with an extensive collection of art and cultural-historical objects.[3]

Among his books are Juletræet from 1891, Smaakarer from 1910, Ola Enfoldig from 1916 and Ola Mangfoldig from 1923. He is represented in the National Gallery of Norway with the portrait Fru Lina Brun from 1901. [4][5]

## References

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1. ^ "Otto Valstad". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
2. ^ "Otto Valstad". Norsk kunstnerleksikon. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
3. ^ Kåre Glette. "Tilla Valstad". Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
4. ^ Alfsen, Glenny. "Otto Valstad". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
5. ^ "Otto Valstad". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 11 May 2011.

## External links

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* Asker museum website

* Children's literature portal

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* VIAF
* WorldCat

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* Germany
* Netherlands
* Norway

Artists|

* ULAN
* RKD Artists
* KulturNav
* Musée d'Orsay

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* SNAC

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