Magnus Petersen

1827–1917 (age 90)

Biography

Magnus Petersen captured Danish life and landscapes with brushstrokes that celebrated both detail and emotion.

His canvases offered timeless invitations to pause and appreciate beauty, earning a place alongside the nation’s artistic treasures and a resting place at Vestre Cemetery.

Also buried at Vestre Cemetery

Christian Sarauw
1865–1925 (age 60)
Vestre Cemetery
Christian Sarauw was a professor respected for his dedication to scholarship and for mentoring generations of students.
Carlo Wieth
1885–1943 (age 58)
Vestre Cemetery
Carlo Wieth was a revered actor who brought depth and sensitivity to the Danish stage and early screen.
Martinius Nielsen
1859–1928 (age 69)
Vestre Cemetery
Martinius Nielsen was an actor admired for his sincere and thoughtful performances on the Danish stage.
Sophus Falck
1864–1926 (age 62)
Vestre Cemetery
Sophus Falck was a businessperson whose practical vision helped shape trustworthy public services.
Johan Daniel Herholdt
1818–1902 (age 84)
Vestre Cemetery
Johan Daniel Herholdt shaped Denmark's built environment through landmark designs and thoughtful engineering.
Einar Stecher Christensen
1899–1945 (age 46)
Vestre Cemetery