Timeline

1853

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark

Born on October 19 in Copenhagen, Denmark

1868 - 1872

Studied architecture at the Danish Royal Academy

1872

Emigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago, IL

1875

Carlsen returned briefly to Denmark and then went to Paris, where he stayed for six months. While there, he carefully studied the works of the eighteenth-century painter Jean Simeon Chardin (1699-1779).

Returned to New York. Set up his own studio, but had to supplement his meager income from painting by working as an engraver and designer.

1880

In the early 1880s Carlsen began to develop a reputation as a still-life painter

1884 - 1886

Commissioned by a dealer to paint saleable flower pieces, he returned to Paris

1886 - 1887

Went back to New York and opened a studio on West 57th Street

1887 - 1889

Became director of the San Francisco Art Association's school

1887 - 1891

Lived in San Francisco, CA

1891 - 1918

Taught at the National Academy of Design

1891

Carlsen again settled in New York

1904

Associate of National Academy

Associate of National Academy

1906

Member of National Academy

Member of National Academy

1932

Died in New York, NY

Studied at Danish Royal Academy