Johannes Cornelis van Essen

Dutch visual artist (1854-1936)
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Summary

Johannes Cornelis van Essen was born on January 25, 1854[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on May 23, 1936[3], in Scherpenzeel[4]. He worked as a graphic artist[5], draftsperson[6], and painter[7]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
  • Award received: Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Johannes Cornelis van Essen[12]
  • Given name: Johannes[13]
  • Described at URL: https://www.vvnk.nl/monografieen/essen-johannes-cornelis-jan/[14]
  • Described by source: Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[15], Vernieuwing & Bezinning[16]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1872[17]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1936[18]
  • Sibling: Engelbertus van Essen[19]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[20]
  • Has works in the collection: Bavarian State Painting Collections[21], Noord-Veluws Museum[22], Museum van Bommel van Dam[23], Rijksmuseum[24], Hungarian National Gallery[25], Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest[26], Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[27], Museum Flehite[28], Museum De Waag[29], The Mesdag Collection[30], Drents Museum[31]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[33]
  • P14750: 4446-7D99-9F07-679C-9BCC[34]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Cornelis van Essen born?

Johannes Cornelis van Essen was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Johannes Cornelis van Essen die?

Johannes Cornelis van Essen passed away in Scherpenzeel[4].

What did Johannes Cornelis van Essen do for work?

Johannes Cornelis van Essen worked as a graphic artist[5], draftsperson[6], and painter[7].

What awards did Johannes Cornelis van Essen receive?

Honors received include Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina[10].

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