Michael Peter Ancher (9 June 1849 – 19 September 1927) was a Danish impressionist artist. He is most associated with his paintings of fishermen and other scenes from the Danish port of Skagen. His paintings are classics and he is probably one of Denmark's most popular artists.
Read more about Michael Peter Ancher: Background, Career, Michael and Anna Ancher's House, Danish Thousand-kroner Bill, Paintings
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