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Edzard Willem Koning, born in Winschoten May 3, 1869, died in The Hague February 21, 1954. Brother of Arnold Hendrik Koning. Lived and worked in The Hague until 1891, Paris until 1892, Normandy, Nunspeet 1893, Winschoten until 1895, De Steeg (Rheden) 1898, Amersfoort, Scherpenzeel 1901-1903, Barneveld until 1927, The Hague until 1936, Voorthuizen until 1940, Den Hague until 1942, Assen until 1946, then in The Hague. Just like brother Arnold, friends with Vincent and Theo van Gogh. Student of the Academy v. B.K. in that city (1886-1889) led by J.Ph. Coolman and Fr. Jansen. Painted, watercoloured, drew, etched and lithographed landscapes, figures, portraits, animals, etc. Known for his smooth watercolors for Verkade albums and his lithographs for Frederik van Eeden's 'De Kleine Johannes'. Was a very clever and honest artist. Was a member of 'Arti et Amicitiae' and 'St. Lucas' in Amsterdam and from 'Pulchri Studio' in The Hague.