About Sijtje Aafjes
Lived 1893 – 1972 (aged 78). Sijtje Aafjes was a Dutch illustrator, watercolorist, teacher, designer, pastellist and pen artist.
Sijtje Antje Agatha Johanna Aafjes was a Dutch painter, draftswoman, and illustrator, mainly of children's books. Museum Meermanno, and Literatuurmuseum (originally the Letterkundig Museum).
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Who was Sijtje Aafjes?
Dutch illustrator (1893-1972)
When was Sijtje Aafjes born?
Sijtje Aafjes was born on 22 August 1893 in Amsterdam.
When did Sijtje Aafjes die?
Sijtje Aafjes died on 16 April 1972 in Rotterdam.
What was Sijtje Aafjes's occupation?
Sijtje Aafjes was an illustrator, watercolorist, teacher, designer, pastellist and pen artist.
What nationality was Sijtje Aafjes?
Sijtje Aafjes was Dutch.
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