Delft, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Museum Paul Tétar van Elven

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

1. Museum Paul Tétar van Elven Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oorspronkelijk woonhuis uit de 16de eeuw met links een poort. In de loop der tijd verbouwd, vergroot en gemoderniseerd. Voorgevel uit de 18de eeuw in Lodewijk XIV-stijl. Van 1864 tot 1894 bewoond door de kunstschilder en kunstverzamelaar Paul Tétar van Elven. Sinds 1927 museum voor zijn collectie.

Originally a private house from the 16th century with an alley on the left. In the course of time enlarged and modernized. The front is 18th century (Louis XIV). From 1864 till 1894 occupied by the artist and art collector Paul Tétar van Elven. Since 1927 museum for his collection.

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: Vrije Akademie (about 180 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Huis “Het Tonnetgen” (about 180 meters away); Stadhuis / Town Hall (about 210 meters away); Meisjeshuis / Orphanage for Girls (about 210 meters away); Gezicht op Delft… / The View of Delft… (about 240 meters away); Heilige Geestkapel / Holy Ghost Chapel (about 240 meters away); Vleeshal / Meathall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Johannes Vermeer (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

2. Museum Paul Tétar van Elven Marker - wide view
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.)

Museum Paul Tétar van Elven Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 11, 2023

3. Museum Paul Tétar van Elven Marker - wider view

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 114 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.