Thorbjørn Egner 1912 – 1990

Biography

Thorbjørn Egner was born on December 12, 1912, in Oslo Municipality, into a time of significant cultural growth in Norway. Throughout his life, he distinguished himself as both an artist and writer, contributing to Norwegian cultural life across multiple creative disciplines. His work reflected the artistic sensibilities of twentieth-century Norway, and he remained active in his pursuits for many decades.

Egner spent his entire life in Oslo, the city of his birth, where he developed his talents and made his mark on the artistic community. His dual career as an artist and writer allowed him to express himself through different mediums, each enriching the other. He dedicated himself to his creative endeavors throughout a long and productive life.

On December 24, 1990, Egner passed away in Oslo at the age of 78, succumbing to a myocardial infarction. He was laid to rest at Ullern cemetery in Oslo Municipality, where he remains remembered as part of Norway’s cultural heritage. His legacy as an artist and writer continues to be part of the Norwegian artistic tradition.