Francis van der Weegen (c. 1854 – 1930) was a Dutch artist who worked in the Netherlands and England primarily painting landscapes. He has five works listed by ArtUK.[1] A further four works are recorded as being sold at auction.[2]
Francis van der Weegen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1854 |
| Died | 1930 |
| Known for | Landscape |
| Spouse | Sophia |
He was married to Sophia with a daughter, Gabriella, who was herself married to Herbert Aldridge Abbot who was headmaster of Eggars Grammar School (Alton Hampshire). van der Weegen painted a number of landscapes of the school and the area around Alton.[3] Abbot moved to Thurrock to become headmaster of Palmer's College in Grays, Essex. van der Weegen painted at least two landscapes of the area south of the college.[4]
Collections
Van der Weegen's work is held in the permanent collections of the Hampshire County Council's Fine Art Collection, Winchester, and the Thurrock Museum, Essex, England.[1]