Thomas Vilhelm Pedersen (28 January 1820 – 13 March 1859) was aDanish painter and illustrator who is known for his illustrations forfairy tales ofHans Christian Andersen. He was the first artist to illustrate Andersen's works. His drawings were converted into wood prints and used in the Danish and German editions.
Pedersen was born inKarlslunde, south-west ofCopenhagen. He initially followed in his father's footsteps and became an officer in theRoyal Danish Navy. He was interested in drawing and in 1843Christian VIII granted him four years' paid leave to enable him to pursue an artistic career. He studied withWilhelm Marstrand and enrolled at theRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He first exhibited his works in 1847, but voluntarily returned to the army at the outbreak of the Three Year War. He participated in theBattle of Eckernförde, which he would later depict in two paintings. He then continued his interrupted naval career until his early death in 1859.[1]
His sonsThorolf Pedersen [da] (1858–1942) andViggo Pedersen (1854–1926) were also painters.
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