About Dick Stapel
Born 1942. Dick Stapel is a Dutch painter.
Dick Simon Stapel (born 10 August 1942) is a Dutch portrait painter known for his portraits mounted on large format, painted with a light touch.
Life and work
Dick Stapel was born in The Hague, where his father Frits Stapel (1910-1987) worked as sculptor. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague in 1965-66. In that year, he and Kees Verschuren were the only two students that finished the full-time program in Visual Arts.
After graduation, Stapel settled as an independent artist and became a member of the Haagse Kunstkring and of the Pulchri Studio in The Hague in 1968. Stapel was awarded the Prix de Portrait Paul-Louis Weiller in Paris, and the Jacob Hartog Prijs in The Hague.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dick Stapel?
Dutch painter (born 1942)
When was Dick Stapel born?
Dick Stapel was born on 10 August 1942 in The Hague.
What is Dick Stapel's occupation?
Dick Stapel is a painter.
What nationality is Dick Stapel?
Dick Stapel is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Stapel. https://biography.guide/dick-stapel/
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