Christina Maria Elliger
Christina Maria Elliger (September 23, 1731 – March 6, 1802), was an 18th-century artist from the Northern Netherlands.[1]
Christina Maria Elliger | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1731 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | March 6, 1802 (aged 70) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Style | pastel |
| Spouse(s) | G Swam |
Biography
Elliger's signature
Christina Maria Elliger was born in Amsterdam as the daughter of Anthony Elliger and Christina Houbraken, a daughter of Arnold Houbraken.[2][3] At age 17 she was included by Johan van Gool in his book of painter biographies, who claimed she made good portrait likenesses with pastel crayons.[4] She married G Swam, and is sometimes known as Christina Maria Swam-Elliger.[2] She died in Amsterdam.
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References
- "Christina Maria Elliger". RKD. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- Christina Maria Elliger in the RKD
- Christina Houbraken in historici.nl
- Christina Maria Elliger in Johan van Gools "Nieuwe Schouburg", page 304
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