Artist Birthdays September 18 – ANTON MAUVE

ANTON MAUVE (September 18, 1838 – February 5, 1888)

• Nationality: Dutch
• Field: Painting
• Art Movement: Realism, Hague School
• ARTiFact: He is best known for his influence on the early work of his cousin-in-law, Vincent van Gogh; in fact, Mauve’s encouragment convinced van Gogh to begin painting in 1882.
• Notable Artwork (shown below): Entering the Fold, 1885-8.

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