1819 - 1859

Quick facts

  • Born: 1819, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Died: 1859
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top 3 works:
    • Mountain Landscape with Cattle
    • Duck Family on the Bank of a River
  • Museums on this site: Bonnefanten Museum

A Life in Color and Landscape

Born in Amsterdam, August Knip was a Dutch painter, draftsman, lithographer, and stoffageschilder. Coming from a family of artists, he was the son of Josephus Augustus Knip and Cornelia van Leeuwen, and the brother of the painter Henriëtte Ronner-Knip. His artistic training was provided by his father, and he eventually specialized in depicting animals such as sheep, goats, bucks, and horses, often within the settings of stable interiors or expansive landscapes. His work also included landscapes inspired by German and Italian scenery. Additionally, he collaborated with the painter Cornelis Jan Bolt, providing the stoffage for his paintings.

Artistic Journey and Legacy

Knip's career saw him working in several locations, including Den Bosch and Berlicum. In 1835, he worked alongside his sister to paint the farm of King Willem II near Tilburg, a piece titled De boerderij van de Prins van Oranje nabij Tilburg. His talent was recognized early when he won a prize at the Exhibition of Living Masters in The Hague in 1839. His life took him from the Netherlands to Baden-Baden, where his family was recorded in the population register in 1859. His artistic output is represented in collections such as the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht, with notable works including:

Frågor och svar

Under vilken historisk period verkade August Knip?

August Knip verkade under perioden 19th Century, vilket placerar konstnärens gärning i ett historiskt sammanhang.

Kan jag studera August Knips färgval genom hela det konstnärliga skapandet?

Färgprofilen för August Knips verk visas på artistens Palettens genom-sida.

I vilken stad och vilket land föddes August Knip?

August Knip föddes i Amsterdam, i Netherlands.

Var kommer August Knip ifrån?

August Knip föddes i Netherlands.

Quick quiz

Det finns endast ett korrekt svar på varje fråga.

Fråga 1:
In which city was August Knip born?
Fråga 2:
What was August Knip's primary specialization in painting?
Fråga 3:
Who was August Knip's father?
Fråga 4:
In which year did Knip win a prize at the Exhibition of Living Masters in The Hague?
Fråga 5:
Which museum holds the work 'Mountain Landscape with Cattle'?