Cornelis Apostool

Cornelis Apostool (1762–1844) was a Dutch painter, lithographer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Apostool; Cornelius Apostool.

Cornelis Apostool in brief

Born
1762
Died
1844
Known for
painter, lithographer, draftsperson, printmaker, art historian and artist
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Contents

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1762, died at Amsterdam in 1844.

In detail

Cornelis Apostool studied at Stadstekenacademie. training under Hendrik de Meijer is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are cityscape, landscape, architectural and winter landscape.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam, France and Italy. Employment is recorded with Rijksmuseum. Positions recorded include museum director. Membership is recorded of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are The Anio Valley with the Waterfalls of Tivoli and Catalogus van eene uitgebreide en voortreffelijke verzameling zeerfraaije schilderijen, waaronder veel door de voornaamste Nederlandsche Meesters.

Work by Cornelis Apostool is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Rijksmuseum, Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Yale Center for British Art and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Cornelis Apostool”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2190808: Cornelis Apostool

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