[2] He passed the Examen artium, but spent a year at the Norwegian Military Academy before deciding to become an artist.

In addition to his paintings, he did decorative work, notably at the Sjøfartsbygningen [no] (Maritime Building) in Oslo, as well as designing patterns for textiles and wallpaper.

[6] During the course of that affair, he found himself gradually becoming estranged from the local art community and had to take odd jobs as a movie bit player.

[7] In the fall of 1937, after an extended period of poor health, he fell seriously ill and returned home; dying shortly thereafter.

Composition abstraite (circa 1923), pictured above and included in the show's catalogue, was also shown at Salon de Independants.