Christian Asmussen, painter, designer, and graphic artist, was born in Faarborg, Denmark, on February 3, 1873. An early interest in the arts led him to work as a theater set designer and painter before his formal studies at the Royal Art Academy in Munich under Soren Lund. He then worked as a decorative artist in theaters throughout Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. 

After returning to Denmark in 1900, Asmussen began to focus on oil painting. His subject matter was primarily landscapes of Dyrehaven Park, a forest park located north of Copenhagen. In 1924, he competed in the Paris Olympic Games in the art competition representing Denmark. He was also known for his woodcuts and block prints, as well as his watercolor studies. 

Christian Asmussen died in Gentofte, Denmark, on June 29, 1940.