De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Henriette Ronner

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023

1. Henriette Ronner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909)

Geboren in een kunstenaarsfamilie had Henriette Knip, zoals haar meisjesnaam luidt, al jong een voorliefde voor het schilderen van gezelschapsdieren. Ze was het eerste vrouwelijke lid van het Amsterdamse kunstenaarsgenootschap Arti et Amicitiae. Met haar echtgenoot Feico Ronner vestigde ze zich in België. Ze portretteerde daar de koninklijke schoothond, maar werd bij het grote publiek vooral bekend door haar realistische schilderijen van poezen in veelal luxe ingerichte huiskamers. Ronner-Knip deed mee aan nationale en internationale tentoonstellingen en ontving voor haar werk diverse zilveren en gouden medailles. Met haar man, tevens. haar zakelijk partner, kreeg ze vijf kinderen. Drie van hen traden als kunstenaar in de voetsporen van hun moeder.

(English translation:)
Born into a family of artists, Henriette Knip (her maiden name) from an early age on had a predilection for painting pet animals. She was the first female member of the Amsterdam artists' society Arti et Amicitiae. She settled in Belgium with her husband Feico Ronner. There she portrayed the royal lap dog, but was

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best known to the general public for her realistic paintings of cats, often in luxuriously furnished living rooms. Ronner-Knip participated in national and international exhibitions and received several silver and gold medals for her work. With her husband, who was also her business partner, she had five children. Three of them followed in their mother's footsteps as artists.

Erected 2023 by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. 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 31, 1821.

Location. 52° 20.959′ N, 4° 54.065′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. Marker is at the intersection of Henriette Ronnerplein and Penseelstraat, on the right when traveling east on Henriette Ronnerplein. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Henriette Ronnerplein 21HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1073 KV, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coöperatiehof (Cooperation court) (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Talma (about 180 meters away); Thérèse Schwartze (about 240 meters away); Burgemeester Tellegen / Mayor Tellegen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lutma

Henriette Ronner Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023

2. Henriette Ronner Marker - wide view

(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Willem Passtoors (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Badhuis Diamantbuurt (Public Baths) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Verzet / Resistance: February 19, 1941 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Wikipedia).

Overview: Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (31 May 1821 – 28 February 1909) was a Dutch-Belgian artist chiefly in the Romantic style who is best known for her animal paintings; especially cats.

(Submitted on February 25, 2024.)

2. The Art of Henriette Ronner Knip (YouTube, 3:39). “The work of Dutch artist Henriette Ronner Knip is purrrr-fect in our opinion. One of the finest animal painters of her time, she made a name for herself with her exquisite paintings of our feline friends…” (Submitted on February 25, 2024.)

<i>Katjesspel</i> (“Kitten’s Game”) image. Click for full size.

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (courtesy the Rijksmuseum via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1870

3. Katjesspel (“Kitten’s Game”)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.