Amsterdam Oud-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Weissenbruch
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2025
1. Weissenbruch Marker
Het Hollandse landschap was het favoriete thema van deze gewaardeerde schilder van de Haagse School. Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch (niet te verwarren met zijn neef, schilder Jan Weissenbruch) vond licht en lucht het meest bepalend voor de sfeer van een schilderij. 'Zij zijn de grote tovenaars', zei hij daarover. Hij trok er graag op uit, liefst in het Zuid-Hollandse polderlandschap en ongeacht het weertype. Weissenbruch was bevriend met Vincent van Gogh. Over en weer was er bewondering voor elkaars werk. Het opvallende gebruik van wit in zijn werk en zijn opgewekte karakter leverden hem de bijnaam 'De vrolijke Weiss' op.
The Dutch landscape was the favourite theme of this esteemed painter of the Hague School. Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch (not to be confused with his cousin, painter Jan Weissenbruch) found light and air to be the most decisive for the atmosphere of a painting. 'They are the great magicians', he said about it. He liked to go out, preferably in the South Holland polder landscape and regardless of the weather. Weissenbruch
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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 Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 21.197′ N, 4° 51.154′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. It is at the intersection of Weissenbruchstraat and Sloterkade, on the right when traveling east on Weissenbruchstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sloterkade 85I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1058 KM, 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: Jacob Maris (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wijsmuller (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albert Neuhuys (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Floris Verster (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jan David Zocher and Louis Paul Zocher (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Jacoba van Tongeren (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Kostverlorenkade (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Frederikstraat / Frederik Street (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2025
2. Weissenbruch Marker - wide view
Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch, also known as Hendrik Johannes Weissenbruch (born 19 June 1824 in The Hague died 24 March 1903 in The Hague) was a Dutch painter of the Hague School. He is noted especially for his watercolours.(Submitted on May 28, 2025.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
