About Herman van den Anker
Lived 1832 – 1883 (aged 50). Herman van den Anker was a Dutch painter and lithographer.
Hermanus Franciscus Carolus "Herman" van den Anker (July 14, 1832 in Rotterdam – July 9, 1883 in Paris) was a Dutch artist who painted in Pont-Aven, Brittany.
In 1854 he moved from his home town to Paris, and in 1868 moved to Pont-Aven, where he remained the rest of his life. He painted figures in national Breton dress. Together with Fernand Quignon, he painted the board which hung in the village above the entrance to the Pension Gloanec, designed to encourage artists to stay there.
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Who was Herman van den Anker?
painter (1832-1883)
When was Herman van den Anker born?
Herman van den Anker was born on 14 July 1832 in Rotterdam.
When did Herman van den Anker die?
Herman van den Anker died on 9 July 1883 in Paris.
What was Herman van den Anker's occupation?
Herman van den Anker was a painter and lithographer.
What nationality was Herman van den Anker?
Herman van den Anker was Dutch.
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