Willem Boon

Dutch painter (1902–1986)
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Summary

Willem Boon was born on February 28, 1902[1], in Dordrecht[2]. He died on September 30, 1986[3], in Rotterdam[4]. He worked as a painter[5], graphic artist[6], designer[7], draftsperson[8], and watercolorist[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
  • Occupation: lithographer[11], etcher[12], wood engraver[13]
  • Field of work: young adult literature[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Willem Boon[16]
  • Family name: Boon[17]
  • Given name: Willem[18]
  • Work location: Rotterdam[19]
  • Student of: Frederik Nachtweh[20]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1921[21]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1986[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[23], NADD creators[24]
  • Has works in the collection: Stadsarchief Rotterdam[25], Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]
  • P14750: 4BB6-49A8-4EB9-D3F9-6286[28]

FAQs

Where was Willem Boon born?

Willem Boon was born in Dordrecht[2].

Where did Willem Boon die?

Willem Boon died in Rotterdam[4].

What did Willem Boon do for work?

Willem Boon worked as a painter[5], graphic artist[6], designer[7], draftsperson[8], and watercolorist[9].

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  1. 27d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4BB6-49A8-4EB9-D3F9-6286
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  2. 12w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Christie's creator id → 12907
    Family name → Boon
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJhxj4C8yc3CmtgjfKCWjC
    Boijmans artist id → 3003
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