Andreas Møller

Born in Copenhagen, Andreas Møller was the first Danish painter of international standing.

Andreas was the son of Daniel Møller, the drawing teacher of King Frederick IV.

Already in his youth he spent much time abroad, particularly in London, winning early renown as an accomplished artist.

The newly crowned king of Denmark, Christian VI, met him in 1732 in Dresden and later appointed him as court painter.

Described as a versatile and elegant man, as well as a fine patriot, Møller spent his remaining years in Berlin, where he probably died in 1762.