Amsterdam Nieuw-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jan Sluijters

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2023

1. Jan Sluijters Marker

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Johannes Carolus Bernardus Sluijters 1881-1957

Schilderde landschappen, stadsgezichten en (gewaagde) vrouwenportretten. Sluijters experimenteerde met nieuwe kunststromingen, zoals het luminisme (met lichteffecten) en fauvisme (helder, met felle kleuren), en wordt gezien als pionier van het Nederlandse modernisme. In 1904 won hij de Prix van Rome, een prestigieuze aanmoedigingsprijs voor jonge kunstenaars. De jury zegde hem een vierjarige studiebeurs toe, maar stopte deze halverwege omdat men Sluijters' werk door invloeden in Parijs als 'te modern' beschouwde. Dat stond een succesvol kunstenaarschap niet in de weg en samen met onder andere Piet Mondriaan en Jan Toorop richtte hij in 1910 de Moderne Kunstkring op. Als gevestigd kunstenaar portretteerde hij prominente Nederlanders en had hij overzichtstentoonstellingen in het Stedelijk Museum. Hij ontving de zilveren en gouden erepenning van Amsterdam, de Grand Prix tijdens de wereldtentoonstelling in Parijs en werd tweemaal koninklijk onderscheiden.

(English translation:)

Painted landscapes, cityscapes and (daring) portraits

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of women. Sluijters experimented with new art movements, such as luminism (with light effects) and fauvism (vivid, with bright colors), and is seen as a pioneer of Dutch modernism. In 1904 he won the Prix de Rome, a prestigious encouragement prize for young artists. The jury awarded him a four-year scholarship, but stopped it halfway because Sluijters' work was considered 'too modern' due to influences in Paris. This did not stand in the way of a successful artistry and together with Piet Mondriaan and Jan Toorop, among others, he founded the Modern Art Circle in 1910. As an established artist, he portrayed prominent Dutch people and had retrospectives in the Stedelijk Museum. He received the silver and gold medal of honor from Amsterdam, the Grand Prix during the world exhibition in Paris and was twice royally decorated.

Erected 2023 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 Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1957.

Location. 52° 21.603′ N, 4° 50.415′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is at the intersection of Jan Sluijterstraat and Derkinderenstraat

Jan Sluijters Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2023

2. Jan Sluijters Marker - wide view

, on the right when traveling west on Jan Sluijterstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Derkinderenstraat 3A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1062 CJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Leickert (within shouting distance of this marker); Johan Jongkind (within shouting distance of this marker); Louise Marie Loeber (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anton Waldorp (about 210 meters away); Thorn Prikker (about 210 meters away); Jan Toorop (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Antoon Derkinderen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chris Lebeau (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Jan Sluyters (Wikipedia).

Overview: Johannes Carolus Bernardus (Jan) Sluijters, or Sluyters (17 December 1881 in 's-Hertogenbosch – 8 May 1957 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter and co-founder of the Moderne Kunstkring.

Sluijters (in English often spelled "Sluyters") was a leading pioneer of various post-impressionist movements in the Netherlands. He experimented with several styles, including fauvism and cubism, finally settling on a colorful expressionism. His paintings feature nude studies, portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

(Submitted on September 24, 2023.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.