Delft, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Museum Paul Tétar van Elven
Erected by The ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 52° 0.573′ N, 4° 21.528′ E. Marker is in Delft, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is on Koornmarkt, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Koornmarkt 67, Delft, Zuid-Holland 2611 EG, 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: Sint Jansbrug (within shouting distance of this marker); Delft Synagogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oudste ziekenhuis van Nederland / Oldest Hospital in the Netherlands (about 150 meters away); Vrije Akademie (about 180 meters away); Huis “Het Tonnetgen” (about 180 meters away); Anna Maria Margaretha van der Chijs (1814-1895) (about 210 meters away); Stadhuis / Town Hall (about 210 meters away); Meisjeshuis / Orphanage for Girls (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delft.
Also see . . . Visit the home of a 19th century artist! (Museum Paul Tétar van Elven).
Overview: In the centre of Delft, on the Koornmarkt, stands the house of Paul Tetar van Elven (1823-1896). He was an artist, a drawing-master at the Polytechnic School (now the Technical University of Delft) and also a fervent collector of art, antiques, Delft blue pottery and porcelain from the Far East. In his will he left his house and its contents to be turned into a museum. The result is the only well-preserved, authentic example of a 19th century artist’s house in The Netherlands. The interior of the house breathes the presence of the former owner and the era in which he lived. Visitors feel like the artist and his wife are personally welcoming them into their lavishly-furnished drawing room!(Submitted on March 11, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.


