Jakob Smits

Jakob Smits (1855–1928) was a Belgian painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jacobs Smits; jacob smits; jacob g. smits.

Jakob Smits in brief

Born
1855
Died
1928
Known for
painter, graphic artist, draftsperson, watercolorist and printmaker
Place of birth
Rotterdam
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Overview

Born at Rotterdam in 1855, died at Achterbos in 1928.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Neo-impressionism. The authority associates the name with Molse School. Hague School, Jozef Israëls and Anton Mauve are recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Eenigen and Kunst van Heden.

Work by Jakob Smits is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Finnish National Gallery, Jakob Smitsmuseum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the Crown.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jakob Smits”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3157590: Jakob Smits

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