Vintage Portrait Print-Maria Elisabeth Georgina (Lizzy) Ansingh-Ansingh-1939

Price: € 67,50

Subject: Vintage Portrait Print, untitled. A self-portrait of Maria Elisabeth Georgina (Lizzy) Ansingh, a prominent Dutch painter and a member of the Amsterdamse Joffers, a group of female artists associated with the Amsterdam art scene. Ansingh (1875-1959) was the granddaughter of painter Johann Georg Schwartze and niece of renowned portrait artist Thérèse Schwartze, who also provided her early artistic training. She is known for her portraits, still lifes, and especially her unique series of paintings featuring dolls, often depicting them in whimsical and enigmatic scenes. Ansingh's studio and dollhouse were severely damaged during World War II, but the dollhouse has since been restored and is on display at the Museum Arnhem.

Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins and some foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Lithography on wove paper.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22.5 x 30 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.9 x 11.8 inch.

Part Number: 76575

Location: MAN-A22-27

Description: From the Centenarian book published by Arti et Amicitiae. A self-portrait of Maria Elisabeth Georgina (Lizzy) Ansingh, a prominent Dutch painter and a member of the Amsterdamse Joffers, a group of female artists associated with the Amsterdam art scene. Ansingh (1875-1959) was the granddaughter of painter Johann Georg Schwartze and niece of renowned portrait artist Thérèse Schwartze, who also provided her early artistic training. She is known for her portraits, still lifes, and especially her unique series of paintings featuring dolls, often depicting them in whimsical and enigmatic scenes. Ansingh's studio and dollhouse were severely damaged during World War II, but the dollhouse has since been restored and is on display at the Museum Arnhem.

Artists and engravers:Made by Maria Elisabeth Georgina (Lizzy) Ansingh after own design. Maria Elisabeth Georgina (Lizzy) Ansingh (1875-1959).