Cornelis Jan Mension
Cornelis Mension (11 March 1882 – 2 May 1950) was a Dutch painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Mension's work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Cornelis Jan Mension

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- Name
- Cornelis Jan Mension
- Occupation
- Painter
- Born
- 11 March 1882
- Birthplace
- Delft, Netherlands
- Died
- 2 May 1950
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Fields
- young adult literature
- Honours
- Royal Prize for Painting
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Cornelis Mension (11 March 1882 – 2 May 1950) was a Dutch painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Mension's work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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The field of work recorded is young adult literature. Places of work recorded in the authority are Delft, The Hague and Belgium. Work by Cornelis Jan Mension is recorded in the collections of Drents Museum. Distinctions recorded are Royal Prize for Painting.

Cornelis Jan Mension (1882-1950) Noord-Veluwse vrouwen op de markt, gesigneerd r.o., aquarel, 16 x 11,5 cm
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Cornelis Jan Mension (1882-1950) Herten in het bos, gesigneerd r.o., marouflé, 34,5 x 45 cm
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• Name — Cornelis Jan Mension • Occupation — Painter • Born — 11 March 1882 • Birthplace — Delft, Netherlands • Died — 2 May 1950 • Place of death — Delft, Netherlands
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