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The 4 Most Famous Aksel Jørgensen Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 4 works by Aksel Jørgensen in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Aksel Jørgensen left, the most famous is Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife (1909), in the collection of the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Close behind it come Two Children (1909) and Self-Portrait (1954). Our catalog holds 4 works by Aksel Jørgensen; the gallery has kept the 4 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1883 – 1957, Copenhagen
Most works: Statens Museum For Kunst
Aksel Jørgensen's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Aksel Jørgensen's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Aksel Jørgensen | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 4 | Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife, Two Children, Self-Portrait |
Aksel Jørgensen decade by decade: the original that defines each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Collectors' questions about Aksel Jørgensen's paintings
Which work is Aksel Jørgensen most famous for?Reveal the answer
Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife (1909), Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Two Children (1909) and Self-Portrait (1954) come next.
What age was Aksel Jørgensen when Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife was made?Reveal the answer
26 years old: Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife dates from 1909, and Aksel Jørgensen was born in 1883.
How many paintings did Aksel Jørgensen leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 4 works by Aksel Jørgensen, dated from 1909 to 1954.
In which museums do Aksel Jørgensen's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Aksel Jørgensen paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1900s: 2 of the 4 works on this page were made then, Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Aksel Jørgensen?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife (1909) and the latest Self-Portrait (1954).
Which Aksel Jørgensen works hang at the Statens Museum For Kunst?Reveal the answer
Christine Jørgensen, the Artist's Wife, Two Children and Self-Portrait: the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen holds 4 of the works on this page.
Aksel Jørgensen: life and work
Aksel Jørgensen was a Danish painter known for expressive woodcuts. Discover his powerful graphic works and portraits today.