Petronella van Woensel
| Petronella van Woensel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 May 1785 Raalte |
| Died |
12 November 1839 The Hague |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
Petronella van Woensel (14 May 1785 – 12 November 1839) was a Dutch painter.
Woensel was born in Raalte and became a pupil of the flower painters Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os and Jan van Os.[1] She is known for her flower paintings and from 1822 was an honorary member of the Koninklijke Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten. She died in the arms of her best friend and colleague, Maria Margaretha van Os.[2]
Woensel died in The Hague.
References
- ↑ Woensel in the RKD
- ↑ Petronella van Woensel in the 1001 Vrouwen uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis
External links
- Paintings by Petronella van Woensel at the Art UK site
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