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Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk (28 May 1782, Amsterdam - 20 September 1810, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter and etcher. Most of his works are landscapes (featuring cattle) or cityscapes.

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Biography

He was born into a wealthy family. His father, Adriaan Paets [de], was a cloth merchant by trade, but was better known as a chemist and physicist. Many scientists were guests at their home, which inspired his interest in nature. He began sketching and his talent was soon evident, so he was given drawing lessons by Anthonie Andriessen and painting lessons by Anthonie's brother, Juriaan.[1]

In 1803, he enrolled at the "Amsterdam Municipal Academy of Drawing [nl]". Two years later he joined the Felix Meritis society, where he won two medals for his work.[1] His style was inspired by Paulus Potter and Jacob van Ruisdael.

He never became a full-time artist, but still he is thought to have influenced late 19th century Dutch painters. After 1805, he served as concierge at the Amsterdam City Hall, where he lived and had his studio. He devoted himself to painting before and after his working hours and used his days off to paint "en plein aire" (as it would later be called). He also took up etching; when he burned his foot and had to spend his time sitting at home.[1]

Ultimately, his passion for painting outdoors proved fatal. He worked too long on a cold Autumn night, came down with a high fever, and succumbed a few days later.[1] Only eight of his paintings are on public display, but there are numerous drawings, sketches and studies.

References

Further reading

• Eveline Koolhaas-Grosfeld and Evert van Uitert, Wouter van Troostwijk: 1782-1810 : schilder, tekenaar en etser, Sdu/Openbaar Kunstbezit, 1998 ISBN 90-12-08738-4

External links

Media related to Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk at Wikimedia Commons

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[fr] Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk

Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk (né le 28 mai 1782 à Amsterdam, où il est mort le 20 septembre 1810) est un peintre et graveur néerlandais. La plupart de ses œuvres sont des paysages avec du bétail ou des paysages urbains.

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[ru] Троствийк, Ваутер Йоханнес ван

Ваутер Йоханнес ван Троствийк (нидерл. Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, 28 мая 1782, Амстердам, Республика Соединённых провинций — 20 сентября 1810, Амстердам, Голландское королевство) — нидерландский художник и гравёр; большинство его работ являются сельскими и городскими пейзажами с фигурами людей и животных.

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