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Johan Conrad Greive

1837 – 1891

19th-century Dutch painter

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Lived 1837 – 1891 (aged 54). Johan Conrad Greive was a Dutch painter, lithographer and copper engraver.

Johan Conrad Greive (1837–1891) was a 19th-century Dutch painter.

Biography According to the RKD he was the son of a musician and the pupil of his uncle Petrus Franciscus Greive and Cornelis Springer. He signed his works J.C. Greive jr. and was a member of Arti et Amicitiae from 1863, where he became chairman for three years. His pupils were Coen Metzelaar and Hein Kever. He is known for his paintings, lithographs, and topographical drawings in various sketchbooks, many of Amsterdam subjects. He created genre works, artist portraits, landscapes, and marines.

Johan Conrad Greive's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from $1,100 USD to $66,580 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since year 2001 the record price at auction is $66,580 USD for Seine bij Châtillon: Seine near Châtillon, sold at Christie's Amsterdam in year 2013.

A street is named after him in the neighborhood of streets named after 19th and 20th century Dutch painters in Overtoomse Veld-Noord, Amsterdam.

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Johan Conrad Greive jr, J.C. Greive jr, Greive, J. C. Greive, J.C. jr. Greive, Johan Conrad Greive (jr)
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johan Conrad Greive?

19th-century Dutch painter (1837-1891)

When was Johan Conrad Greive born?

Johan Conrad Greive was born on 2 April 1837 in Amsterdam.

When did Johan Conrad Greive die?

Johan Conrad Greive died on 14 May 1891 in Amsterdam.

What was Johan Conrad Greive's occupation?

Johan Conrad Greive was a painter, lithographer and copper engraver.

What nationality was Johan Conrad Greive?

Johan Conrad Greive was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Conrad Greive

· Wikidata: Q6214994

· DBpedia: Johan Conrad Greive

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