Frans van Mieris the Younger
Frans van Mieris the Younger (24 November 1689 – 22 October 1763) was a Dutch painter. He was born in Leiden, the son of Willem van Mieris, and continued in the artistic traditions of his grandfather, also named Frans and known as Frans van Mieris the Elder. Willem passed down his painting studio to his son Frans.
Also recorded as Frans van (II) Mieris · Frans van Mieris (II) · Franz van, the younger Mieris · Jun. F. Mieris
Frans van Mieris the Younger
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- Name
- Frans Mieris
- Born
- 24 November 1689
- Died
- 24 November 1763
- Birthplace
- Leiden, Holland, The Netherlands
- Nationality
- Dutch Republic.
- Occupation
- painter, historian and archaeologist.
- Known for
- The Hermit, The Grocer’s Shop and Portrait of Adrianus van Boscheiden.
- Languages
- Dutch.
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Frans van Mieris the Younger (24 November 1689 – 22 October 1763) was a Dutch painter. He was born in Leiden, the son of Willem van Mieris, and continued in the artistic traditions of his grandfather, also named Frans and known as Frans van Mieris the Elder. Willem passed down his painting studio to his son Frans.
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Frans van Mieris the Younger was an archaeologist, historian and painter, of Dutch nationality. The archaeologist was born in Leiden and died in Leiden. Frans van Mieris the Younger worked in Leiden.
Among the works are Portrait of Adrianus van Boscheiden, The Grocer’s Shop and The Hermit. Languages used include Dutch. Works are held at Aartsbisschoppelijk Museum, Amsterdam Museum and Frans Hals Museum, among others.
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Biography
Biography
However, neither Willem nor Frans the Younger achieved the same level of artistic renown as Frans the Elder. Frans Mieris the Younger died in Leiden.
The recorded working language is Dutch. Places of work recorded in the authority are Leiden. Works named in the authority record are The Hermit, The Grocer’s Shop and Portrait of Adrianus van Boscheiden. Work by Frans van Mieris the Younger is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Amsterdam Museum, Museum De Lakenhal, Museum Catharijneconvent and Aartsbisschoppelijk Museum.
Identificatie Titel(s): Portret van Frans van Mieris II
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Identificatie Titel(s): Portret van Frans van Mieris (II)
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Frans Mieris • Born — 24 November 1689 • Died — 24 November 1763 • Parents — Willem Mieris • Birthplace — Leiden, Holland, The Netherlands • Place of death — Leiden, Holland, The Netherlands
Engravings
Engravings
• Gerard van Loon (c. 1704–1763)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Frans van (II) Mieris, Frans van Mieris (II), Franz van, the younger Mieris, Jun. Mieris and Frans II Van Mieris. His recorded language was Dutch. He was the child of Willem van Mieris. Other recorded relations include Jan van Mieris.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1689
Frans van Mieris the Younger was born on 24 December 1689.
1763
Frans van Mieris the Younger died on 22 October 1763.
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Frans van Mieris the Younger was born at Leiden.
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Frans van Mieris the Younger died at Leiden.
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Leiden.
Birth place
Paintings
• Rev. dr. Cox Macro (1703–1715) • Flower (1720) • Old Peasant Holding a Jug (1731) • Old Man With the Book • Three Generations (1742) • Portrait of Pieter de la Court (1750) • Portrait of Andreas Weiss (1752)
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- “Frans van Mieris the Younger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q705981: Frans van Mieris the Younger
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- 1.Mieris. 18. 425.
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Frans van Mieris the Younger is recorded with the occupation archaeologist. Recorded as painter, historian and archaeologist.
Franz van, the younger Mieris; Jun.
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