Dirk van der Aa (1731 - 1809) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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Dirk van der Aa

Dirk van der Aa, also known as Theodorus van der Ha or Thierry van der Aa, was a Dutch Rococo painter, graphic ornamentalist. He was a member of the Guild of St. Luke in The Hague. He was primarily an interior painter and became known for his painterly decorative allegories and works executed in monochrome grisaille technique.

Date and place of birt:	1 march 1731, Den Haag, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	23 february 1809, Den Haag, The Netherlands
Nationality:	The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:	Artist, Decorator, Glass painter, Painter
Art school / group:	Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:	Allegory, Religious genre
Art style:	Rococo