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Still life with Blossom Branches
Still life with Citrus Fruits and Pitcher
Marie Molijn | |
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| Born | Maria Aletta Fennigje Molijn 19 November 1837 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 21 February 1932 (aged 71) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Painting |
Marie Molijn (1837-1932) was a Dutch artist known for still lifes. [1]
Molijn was born on 19 November 1837 in Rotterdam where she lived until she moved to The Hague in 1901. [2] She died on 21 February 1932 in The Hague. [3] Her sister was Ida Molijn, also a painter. [4]
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