Christian Josi
Christiaan Josi (1768–1828) was a Dutch engraver and art dealer. Josi came from Utrecht, and studied under John Raphael Smith in London. He inherited Cornelis Ploos van Amstel's collections and catalogued his Rembrandt etchings.
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Christian Josi
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- Born
- 1768 · Utrecht.
- Died
- 1828 · Ramsgate.
- Nationality
- Dutch Republic
- Occupation
- printmaker · art dealer · artist · copper engraver
- Languages
- English
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Christiaan Josi (1768–1828) was a Dutch engraver and art dealer. Josi came from Utrecht, and studied under John Raphael Smith in London. He inherited Cornelis Ploos van Amstel's collections and catalogued his Rembrandt etchings.
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The recorded working language is English. Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam, Utrecht and London. Work by Christian Josi is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Library of Wales, Flipje & Streekmuseum and Kunstcollectie Provincie Gelderland.
Christian Josi is recorded with the occupation copper engraver. Recorded with the occupation visual artist. Recorded as printmaker, art dealer, artist and copper engraver.
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1768
Christian Josi was born on 17 January 1768.
1828
Christian Josi died on 17 January 1828.
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Utrecht.
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Ramsgate.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Christiaan Josi, Josi, [Josi], Jozi and C Josi. His recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Henry Josi.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Library of Wales and Flipje & Streekmuseum
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