Early Life and Training Born: May 26, 1810, Copenhagen Harbour, Denmark Died: February 7, 1848 Christen Købke was born into a family of modest means; his father worked as a baker. His artistic talents were encouraged from an early age. He began formal training at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Studied under Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, a renowned artist, which laid the foundation for his future suc…