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Avercamp, Hendrick
Avercamp, Hendrick (bapt. Amsterdam, 25 Jan. 1585; bur. Kampen, 15 May 1634). Dutch painter and draughtsman, active in Kampen, the most famous exponent of the winter landscape, which he established as a distinct category in Dutch art. He was deaf and dumb and known as de Stomme van Kampen (the mute of Kampen). His paintings are colourful and lively, with carefully observed skaters, tobogganers, golfers, and pedestrians. Such works enjoyed great popularity and Avercamp also sold his drawings, many of which are tinted with watercolour, as finished pictures (an outstanding collection is at Windsor Castle). His nephew and pupil Barent Avercamp (1612–79) carried on his style in an accomplished manner.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-AvercampHendrick.html IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-AvercampHendrick.html |
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Avercamp, Hendrick
Avercamp, Hendrick (1585–1634). Dutch painter and draughtsman, active in Kampen, the most famous exponent of the winter landscape, which he established as a distinct category in Dutch art. He was deaf and dumb and known as ‘de Stomme van Kampen’ (the mute of Kampen). His paintings are colourful and lively, with carefully observed skaters, tobogganers, golfers, and pedestrians. Such works enjoyed great popularity and Avercamp also sold his drawings, many of which are tinted with watercolour, as finished pictures (an outstanding collection is at Windsor Castle). His nephew and pupil Barent Avercamp (1612–79) carried on his style in an accomplished manner.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-AvercampHendrick.html IAN CHILVERS. "Avercamp, Hendrick." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-AvercampHendrick.html |
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