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| | Born in Oslo, Norway on Dec. 10, 1883. In 1905 Jenssen settled in San Francisco where he taught book binding and made furniture. His oils include still lifes and landscapes. He died in San Francisco on March 31, 1957. Exh: SFAA, 1916-25. In: Bohemian Club. | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
American Art Annual 1917-27; Artists of the American West (Doris Dawdy); Interview with the artist or his/her family. | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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