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Simon Fokke

1712 – 1784

Engraver from the Northern Netherlands

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Lived 1712 – 1784 (aged 71). Simon Fokke was a Dutch etcher, printmaker, draftsperson, copper engraver, actor and engraver.

Simon Fokke (1712–1784) was a Dutch designer, etcher, and engraver. Born in Amsterdam, he was a pupil of J. C. Philips, and was chiefly employed by booksellers to engrave small portraits and vignettes. He died in Amsterdam in 1784. His works include:

His own Portrait; after himself. A View of the Port of Leghorn; after Vernet. A View near Narni, in Lombardy; after the same. Six plates of Dutch Views, with Rivers, Ships, and Skaters; after Avercamp. Several Portraits for Tycho Hofman's Portraits historiques des hommes illustres de Dannemark, 1741. Several plates of his own design for Wagenaar's Vaderlandsche Historie, 1749–59. The Treaty of Peace at Münster; after Terborch. The Prodigal Son; after Spagnoletto; in the Dresden Gallery. Jacob keeping the Flocks of Laban; after the same; in the Dresden Gallery. The Death of Dido, a burlesque; after C. Troost. Vignette of Liberty on the title page of Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality, 1755.

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Also known as
simon fokke, Fokke, S. Fokke

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Simon Fokke?

engraver from the Northern Netherlands (1712-1784)

When was Simon Fokke born?

Simon Fokke was born on 1 September 1712 in Amsterdam.

When did Simon Fokke die?

Simon Fokke died on 10 April 1784 in Amsterdam.

What was Simon Fokke's occupation?

Simon Fokke was an etcher, printmaker, draftsperson, copper engraver, actor and engraver.

What nationality was Simon Fokke?

Simon Fokke was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon Fokke

· Wikidata: Q2645552

· DBpedia: Simon Fokke

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