George Hendrik Breitner
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Summary
George Hendrik Breitner was born on September 12, 1857[1], in Rotterdam[2]. He died on June 5, 1923[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as a painter[5], photographer[6], wood engraver[7], printmaker[8], and architectural drafter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1857[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1924[12]
- Place of burial: Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery[13]
- Spouse: Marie Jordan[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[15]
- Native language: Dutch[16]
- Occupation: draftsperson[17], watercolorist[18], etcher[19], panoramist[20]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Art[21], Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[22], Willem de Kooning Academy[23], Polytechnical School in Delft[24], Haagsche Teekenacademie[25]
- Student: Coba Ritsema[26]
- Notable work: The Singel Bridge at the Paleisstraat in Amsterdam[27], Girl in a White Kimono[28], Rijdende artillerie[29]
- Award received: Royal Prize for Painting[30]
- Member of: Arti et Amicitiae[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Movement: Hague School[33]
- Genre: still life[34], portrait[35], landscape painting[36], nude[37], military art[38], cityscape[39]
- Commons category: George Hendrik Breitner[40]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[41]
- Family name: Breitner[42]
- Given name: George[43], Hendrik[44]
- Topic's main category: Category: George Hendrik Breitner[45]
- Commons gallery: George Hendrik Breitner[46]
- Work location: Brussels[47], Ghent[48], Mechelen[49], Paris[50], Berlin[51], Munich[52], Aerdenhout[53], Amsterdam[54], Arnhem[55], Boxtel[56], Rotterdam[57], The Hague[58], Pittsburgh[59], New York City[60]
- Described at URL: https://breitner.rkdstudies.nl/contents/[61], https://www.vvnk.nl/monografieen/breitner-george-hendrik/[62]
Why It Matters
George Hendrik Breitner has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He has been cited as an influence by Isaac Israëls[65], a painter[66], 1865–1934[67], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[68], awarded the Olympic gold medal[69], specialised in painting[70] and Pieter Wenning[71], a painter[72], 1873–1921[73], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[74], specialised in painting[75].
FAQs
Where was George Hendrik Breitner born?
George Hendrik Breitner was born in Rotterdam[2].
Where did George Hendrik Breitner die?
George Hendrik Breitner passed away in Amsterdam[4].
Who was George Hendrik Breitner married to?
George Hendrik Breitner's spouses include Marie Jordan[14].
What did George Hendrik Breitner do for work?
George Hendrik Breitner worked as a painter[5], photographer[6], wood engraver[7], printmaker[8], and architectural drafter[9].
Where did George Hendrik Breitner go to school?
George Hendrik Breitner was educated at Royal Academy of Art[21], Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[22], Willem de Kooning Academy[23], and Polytechnical School in Delft[24].
What awards did George Hendrik Breitner receive?
Honors received include Royal Prize for Painting[30].
Who did George Hendrik Breitner influence?
George Hendrik Breitner has been cited as an influence by Isaac Israëls[65] and Pieter Wenning[71].