Ans Markus

Painting by Ans Markus from the art collection of the ING Group.

Antje Geertje (Ans) Markus (born January 29, 1947) is a Dutch painter.

Markus was born in Halfweg in the Netherlands. She is known for her paintings of woman in drapings. Markus is an autodidact with a realistic style. Her first exposition was in 1981, her own atelier and exposition space was openened in 1995. In 2003 a book with a collection of her paintings was released because of her 25-year anniversary as a painter.

Markus has a distinctive clothing style.

On November 6, 2009 it was announced that Markus was selected as Dutch artist of the year.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ans Markus Kunstenaar van het Jaar (AD.nl, bezocht 7/11/2009)

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