Barbara Elisabeth van Houten

Barbara Elisabeth van Houten
Born April 8, 1863
Groningen
Died May 27, 1950
The Hague

Barbara Elisabeth van Houten (April 8, 1863 – May 27, 1950) was a Dutch painter.

Girl in a Chair

Houten was born in Groningen and studied at the École du Louvre in Paris before finishing her studies under August Allebé at the Rijksacademie voor Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam.[1] She was the niece of Sientje Mesdag-van Houten who gave her advice on her studies.[1] Besides oil paintings she is also known for etchings and was a member of the short-lived Dutch Etcher's Club (1885-1896).[1] Two of her etchings Two seated girls and Tulips were included at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.[2]

Her painting Girl in a Chair was included in the 1905 book Women Painters of the World.[3]

Houten died in The Hague.

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