Nicolaas van der Waay

Dutch artist (1855-1936)
Person human Q1986221
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Nicolaas van der Waay

Summary

Nicolaas van der Waay is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on October 15, 1855[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on December 18, 1936[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic designer[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], and genre painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nicolaas van der Waay was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay was born on October 15, 1855[3].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay died on December 18, 1936[5].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[12].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay worked as a painter[6].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay worked as a graphic designer[7].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay worked as a copper engraver[8].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay worked as a printmaker[9].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay's professions included genre painter[10].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay worked as an illustrator[13].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay's education included a stint at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[14].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Gijsbertus Derksen[15].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Tjeerd Bottema[16].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Leo Gestel[17].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Johan Fabricius[18].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Peter Martinus Dillen[19].
  • A notable student of Nicolaas van der Waay was Jan Sluijters[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicolaas van der Waay is Willem Steelink II (1856-1928). Graficus[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicolaas van der Waay is Amsterdam Orphan Girl[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicolaas van der Waay is Q17558078[23].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay was a member of Arti et Amicitiae[24].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay is recorded as male[25].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nicolaas van der Waay's Commons category is recorded as Nicolaas van der Waay[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicolaas van der Waay was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on October 15, 1855[3].

Education

Nicolaas van der Waay was educated at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic designer[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], genre painter[10], and illustrator[13]. Notable students include Gijsbertus Derksen[15], a painter[28], 1870–1920[29], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[30]; Tjeerd Bottema[16], a painter[31], 1884–1978[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33], specialised in young adult literature[34]; Leo Gestel[17], a painter[35], 1881–1941[36], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[37], specialised in graphic design[38]; Johan Fabricius[18], a news presenter[39], 1899–1981[40], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[41], awarded the Lucy B. en C.W. van der Hoogt award[42], specialised in young adult literature[43]; Peter Martinus Dillen[19], a painter[44], 1890–1985[45], of Germany[46]; and Jan Sluijters[20], a painter[47], 1881–1957[48], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[49], awarded the Royal Prize for Painting[50], specialised in young adult literature[51].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Willem Steelink II (1856-1928). Graficus[21], a painting[52], in Netherlands[53], founded in 1908[54]; Amsterdam Orphan Girl[22], a painting[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1900[57]; and Q17558078[23], a painting[58], founded in 1883[59].

Death and Burial

Nicolaas van der Waay died on December 18, 1936[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolaas van der Waay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Nicolaas van der Waay born?

Nicolaas van der Waay's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].

Where did Nicolaas van der Waay die?

Nicolaas van der Waay passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Nicolaas van der Waay do for work?

Nicolaas van der Waay worked as painter[6], graphic designer[7], copper engraver[8], printmaker[9], and genre painter[10].

Where did Nicolaas van der Waay go to school?

Nicolaas van der Waay was educated at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[14].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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