**early life and training** abraham hulk senior , a renowned anglo-dutch painter, draughtsman, and lithographer, was born on may 1, 1813, in london. he was the son of hendrik hulk, a merchant, and mary burroughs. initially, hulk trained as a portraitist under
jean augustin daiwaille (1786–1850) before continuing his artistic education at the rijksacademie in amsterdam.
**artistic career and notable works** hulk's travels to america in 1833 and 1834, visiting new york and boston, marked a significant turning point in his career. upon returning to amsterdam, he became well-known for his marine paintings, earning the title of patriarch of a whole family of anglo-dutch artists. some of his notable works include:
**exhibitions and legacy** hulk's work was exhibited in the royal academy in london from 1876 to 1890, with two of his dutch seascapes showcased. he also exhibited at the suffolk street galleries in london and in leeuwarden and the hague in the netherlands from 1843 to 1868.
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johannes frederik hulk senior (1829–1911) and his sons
abraham hulk junior (1843–1919),
hendrik hulk (1842-1937), and
willem frederik hulk (b. 1852) were all artists.
**death and legacy** contrary to most literature, hulk did not die in london but passed away on a short visit in zevenaar, netherlands, on march 23, 1897. his works can be found in various museums across the netherlands, including those in amsterdam, dordrecht, haarlem, and enschede.
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Updated Aug. 31, 2026
