Johan Barthold Jongkind (1819-1891) was born and educated in The Netherlands but moved to France for his artistic career. For a long time, he has been neglected in art history, but recently he has...Show moreJohan Barthold Jongkind (1819-1891) was born and educated in The Netherlands but moved to France for his artistic career. For a long time, he has been neglected in art history, but recently he has received more attention. Dutch authors tend to portray him as a Dutch artist, whereas French authors emphasize his choice for France and the friends and influence he had there. This thesis investigates the claims made to Jongkinds national identity and the way he reflected himself in his writings and paintings.Show less
