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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Dutch-born British painter (1836-1912) · Netherlands · Artists · Died at 76

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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873. Born in Dronryp, the Netherlands, and trained at the Royal Academy of Antwerp, Belgium, he settled in London, England in 1870 and spent the rest of his life there.

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1912Died25 June 19121907Order of MeritAward1906Royal Gold MedalAward1899Knight BachelorAward1881Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts orderAward18773rd Class Order of the CrownAward1876Order of the Gold Lion of the House of NassauAward1873Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1869Order of Saint MichaelAward1868Order of the Netherlands LionAward1866Knight of the Order of LeopoldAward1836Born8 January 1836

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Alma-Tadema's birth house and statue in Dronryp, NetherlandsAlma-Tadema's birth house and statue in Dronryp, NetherlandsThe Education of the Children of Clovis (1861), oil on canvas, 127 × 176.8 cm, private collection. Queen Clotilde, wife of King Clovis, is shown training her three young children the art of hurling the axe to avenge the death of her father.[4]The Education of the Children of Clovis (1861), oil on canvas, 127 × 176.8 cm, private collection. Queen Clotilde, wife of King Clovis, is shown training her three young children the art of hurling the axe to avenge the death of her father.[4]Preparatory studies for The Contrary Oracle, showing Alma-Tadema's early interest in ancient Egypt as well as his attention to detail and historical accuracy.Preparatory studies for The Contrary Oracle, showing Alma-Tadema's early interest in ancient Egypt as well as his attention to detail and historical accuracy.Early uncredited work by Alma-Tadema, collaborating with Hendrik Leys at Antwerp City HallEarly uncredited work by Alma-Tadema, collaborating with Hendrik Leys at Antwerp City HallEgyptian Chess Players (1865), oil on wood, 39.8 × 55.8 cm (private)Egyptian Chess Players (1865), oil on wood, 39.8 × 55.8 cm (private)A portrait of the artist's daughters (1873)A portrait of the artist's daughters (1873)The Mirror, 1868The Mirror, 1868

Awards

Order of Merit1907
Royal Gold Medal1906
Knight Bachelor1899
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order1881
3rd Class Order of the Crown1877
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau1876
Knight of the Legion of Honour1873
Order of Saint Michael1869
Order of the Netherlands Lion1868
Knight of the Order of Leopold1866
Pour le Mérite

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Country
Netherlands
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1836 to 1912 · aged 76

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