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Born in the Netherlands on Jan. 29, 1889. Smit came to the U.S. in 1914. After serving in the Navy during WW1, he settled in Chicago, studied at the AIC, and worked as an interior decorator. While based there, he made painting trips to southern California. He died in Santa Barbara, CA on July 17, 1984. An Impressionist, his work was influenced by Dutch and Flemish masters. Member: Chicago AA; Laguna Beach AA. Exh: Illinois Society of FA (Chicago), 1937; Ridge AA (Chicago), 1940.
Sources: Askart; Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1940; Death record.
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DERK SMIT Winter Landscape small jewel oil painting
Estimate $200-$250
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