Emmy Andriesse

Emmy Andriesse (1914–1953) was a Dutch photographer, resistance fighter and designer.

Also recorded as Emmy Elffers-Andriesse; Emmy Eugènie Elffers-Andriesse; Emmy Eugenie Elffers; Emmy Eugenie Andriesse; Emmy Eugenie Elffers-Andriesse.

Emmy Andriesse in brief

Born
1914
Died
1953
Known for
photographer, resistance fighter, designer and draftsperson
Place of birth
The Hague
Contents

Overview

Born at The Hague in 1914, died at Amsterdam in 1953.

In detail

Emmy Andriesse studied at Royal Academy of Art. the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam. Employment is recorded with Anefo. Membership is recorded of The Underground Camera, Nederlandsche Vereeniging voor Ambachts- en Nijverheidskunst and Vereniging van Beoefenaars der Gebonden Kunsten.

Work by Emmy Andriesse is recorded in the collections of Rijksmuseum, Jewish Museum, Prentenkabinet, University of Leiden, Leiden, Stadsarchief Rotterdam and Museum of Modern Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Emmy Andriesse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q530883: Emmy Andriesse

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