Reinier Craeyvanger (1812 - 1880)
1812-02-29Utrecht, The Netherlands1880-01-10Utrecht, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Reinier Craeyvanger
Reinier Craeyvanger was a 19th-century Dutch painter and etcher who was also a gifted musician. He etched his own sketches and collaborated with publishers on prints. He is also known for genre works and copies of old masters. He was a member of Arti et Amicitiae and served as chairman for five years. In 1848 he was one of the founders of the "Haagse Etsclub", a club for etchers in The Hague, where he lived a few years until 1850.
Date and place of birt: | 29 february 1812, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 10 january 1880, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Realism |
Technique: | Gouache, Pencil, Engraving, Etching, Hand graphic, Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel, Watercolor |