Artist

Cornelis Jetses

Kingdom of the Netherlands, 1873–1955

Cornelis Jetses was a Kingdom of the Netherlands artist.

Cornelis Jetses was a Dutch artist who lived from 1873 to 1955 within the kingdom of the Netherlands. His documented occupations included work as an illustrator, poster artist, painter, muralist, copyist, and designer. Jetses pursued his artistic training under the guidance of Nicolaas van der Waay and August Allebé. These studies formed the foundation of his practice across various visual media. His career spanned several decades, during which he contributed to the Dutch art scene through illustration and design. The range of his professional roles reflects a versatile approach to visual creation. He is remembered primarily as a Dutch illustrator whose work encompassed multiple disciplines within the arts.

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