Håkon Stensstadvold was born in 1912 and grew up in Sarpsborg. He was a Norwegian painter, draftsman and graphic artist. Already at the age of 15, Stensstadvold made a book with illustrations for Norwegian history. He was later a student at the art academy. Stensstadvold went on to publish several art books, was an art critic and active in art organisations. He also made several decorations.