Erling eventually followed in his father's footsteps with an academy education, and a career as a copperplate engraver. Christine Rebecca Hyssing against his wishes, in order to 'legitimize' a son, Erling Carl Vilhelm Eckersberg, that was born to her. He also worked to earn living money as a hand laborer, and he made drawings for copperplate etchings.Īlthough he received promise of a travel stipend in conjunction with the gold medal, the actual funds would not be made available until 1812. However, friction between him and Abildgaard impeded his advancement, and he did not win the Academy's big gold medal until 1809, after Abildgaard's death. He made good progress, painting historical paintings, portraits and landscapes. He was accepted into the Academy without payment in 1803 where he studied with Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard, among others. Having amassed some money, including financial support from local well-wishers, he arrived at Copenhagen's Tollbooth on.
Still under apprenticeship Eckersberg produced proficient drawings and paintings.
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