Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os

Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os (1782–1861) was a Dutch botanical illustrator, painter and copper engraver.

Also recorded as G.J.J. van Os; Georgius van Os; Georgius J.J. van Os; George Jakob Johannes van Os; Georg Jakob Johann Os; Georgius Jacobus Johannes Van Os.

Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os in brief

Born
1782
Died
1861
Known for
botanical illustrator, painter, copper engraver, lithographer, graphic artist, watercolorist and draftsperson
Place of birth
The Hague
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Overview

Born at The Hague in 1782, died at 6th arrondissement of Paris in 1861.

In detail

Petronella van Woensel is recorded as having studied under Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are floral.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Scheveningen.

Works named in the authority record are Still Life with Game and a Greek Stele: Allegory of Autumn, Still Life with Flowers in a Greek Vase: Allegory of Spring, Flower still life and Flora Batava, Netherlands.

Work by Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Teylers Museum and Amsterdam Museum.

Sources

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    “Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q324567: Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os

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