Two-master on the Zeeland waters (1915) by Jan Toorop .Original from The Rijksmuseum.
Johannes Theodorus (Jan) Toorop, also: Jean Theodor Toorop, (Poerworedjo (Dutch East Indies), December 20, 1858 - The Hague, March 3, 1928)[1] was one of the most important Dutch visual artists of the period 1880-1910.[2] Initially he painted in an impressionist style, but through pointillism he developed into a symbolist painter.
He was also active as a portrait artist and designed ceramics, advertising posters and book bindings. Dutch art nouveau is often associated with his work. In the last twenty years of his life he was strongly Roman Catholic inspired.
He was the father of Charley Toorop, grandfather of the artist Edgar Fernhout and the filmmaker John Fernhout, and great-grandfather of Rik Fernhout - four generations of artists.
Nicoline studied at the Art Academy of Groningen. In 2011, she founded Studio POPPY and designs printed matter and wall decorations. Studio POPPY is located in the heart of Amsterdam... Read more…