Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925
The artist was born in Malmo, Sweden, in 1871, and came to this country as a boy. During the Spanish-American War and the first part of the World War, he served as a correspondent. His art is represented at the Naval Academy by ten naval paintings presented to the Navy by the late George von L. Meyer, former Secretary. Naval paintings in the Navy Department in Washington, the National Museum in Washington, the Naval War College at Newport and the Toledo Museum are also from his brush.
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Date: 1871-08-12 (Birth) - 1925-12-21 (Death)
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<p>Henry Reuterdahl (August 12, 1870 – December 21, 1925) was a Swedish-American painter highly acclaimed for his nautical artwork. He had a long relationship with the United States Navy.</p>
<p>In addition to serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Force, he was selected by President Theodore Roosevelt to accompany the Great White Fleet voyage in 1907 to document the journey. In addition to his artwork, he was a frequent writer on naval topics, and served as an editor of Jane's Fighting Ships.</p>
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Date: 1871-08-12 (Birth) - 1925-12-21 (Death)
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Name Entry: Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925
Place: Sweden
Place: Washington, D. C.
Date of birth: August 12, 1871
Place of birth: Malmo, Sweden
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Date: 1871-08-12 (Birth) - 1925-12-21 (Death)
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Name Entry: Reuterdahl, Henry, 1871-1925
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