Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Henri Teixeira de Mattos

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022

1. Henri Teixeira de Mattos Marker

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Joseph Henri Teixeira de Mattos (1856-1908)

Hij was een Nederlandse beeldhouwer en schilder. Hij volgde les aan de Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. Daar was hij leerling van onder meer August Allebé. Bekend van hem zijn de dierfiguren waarvoor hij inspiratie opdeed in Artis (1881- 1892) en de Londense dierentuin, de London Zoo (1892-1899).

(English translation:)

Henri Teixeira de Mattos was a Dutch sculptor and painter. He attended classes at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten (“State Academy of Fine Arts”) in Amsterdam. There he was a student of, among others, August Allebé. He is known for the animal figures for which he found inspiration in Artis (1881-1892) and the London Zoo (1892-1899).

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Artists (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists.

Location.

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52° 22.544′ N, 4° 47.901′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Teixeira de Mattosstraat and De Savornin Lohmanstraat, on the right when traveling north on Teixeira de Mattosstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Teixeira de Mattosstraat 1HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 ZV, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pier Pander (within shouting distance of this marker); Bart van Hove (within shouting distance of this marker); Theo van Doesburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Mendes da Costa (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jaap Eden (about 150 meters away); Wim Anderiesen sr. (about 180 meters away); Michel de Klerk (about 210 meters away); Jelles Troelstra (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Henri Teixeira de Mattos (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Henri Teixeira de Mattos (1856–1908), was a 19th-century Dutch sculptor.

(Submitted on January 6, 2023.)

Henri Teixeira de Mattos Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022

2. Henri Teixeira de Mattos Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.