Willem Steelink (Junior) (1856 - 1928)
Willem Steelink (Junior)
Willem Steelink Jr. was a Dutch painter and graphic artist, associated with the Laren School. He initially focused on portraits, genre scenes and historical paintings, done in a style influenced by the Romantic style of his father. In 1880, he visited the moors around Gooi and began to paint in the style of the Hague School. Together with his friend, Hein Kever, he spent several summers in Laren where he came under the influence of the Laren School, inspired by Anton Mauve. The picturesque village of Heeze became one of his favorite places to work. Sheep, and their shepherds, was his favorite subject. He was also known for his graphic work and etchings, and made copies of famous works by Jozef Israëls and Johannes Bosboom. Later, he did illustrations, mostly for historical works and children's books, but also for an edition of the New Testament in Sundanese. His works were popular and sold well in Germany, England and Canada. He was a member of many artistic organizations, including Arti et Amicitiae and the Pulchri Studio, and received the Belgian Order of the Crown and the French Order of Saint Lazarus.
| Date and place of birt: | 16 july 1856, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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| Date and place of death: | 27 november 1928, Gemeente Leidschendam-Voorburg, The Netherlands |
| Nationality: | The Netherlands |
| Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
| Specialization: | Animalist, Artist, Engraver, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Historian, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
| Genre: | Animalistic, Flower still life, Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
| Art style: | Realism, Romanticism |
| Technique: | Engraving, Hand graphic, Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel, Watercolor |
