Lou Loeber facts for kids
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Lou Loeber
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Self-portrait, 1921
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Louise Marie Loeber
3 May 1894 |
| Died | 2 February 1983 (aged 88) Laren, Netherlands
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Other names | Lou Koning-Loeber |
| Education | Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse(s) | Dirk Koning |
Meet Lou Loeber! She was a talented Dutch painter who lived from 1894 to 1983. Her full name was Louise Marie Loeber. She created many interesting artworks during her life.
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Lou Loeber's Life Story
Lou Loeber was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on May 3, 1894. She loved art from a young age.
Becoming an Artist
From 1915 to 1918, Lou studied at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten. This was the State Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam. It's a famous art school where many artists learn their skills.
After finishing her studies, Lou went back to her home in Blaricum. She had her own art studio there. In 1921, she started showing her paintings to the public. Her first exhibition was at Kunstzaal Reddingius in Hilversum.
Travels and Art Styles
Around this time, Lou Loeber began traveling across Europe. She visited countries like Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and Spain. Seeing different places and cultures helped her art grow.
Her paintings were inspired by several art styles. These included Cubism, De Stijl, and Expressionism. Cubism uses geometric shapes, while De Stijl focuses on simple lines and colors. Expressionism shows strong feelings. Even with these influences, Lou did not see herself as an abstract painter.
Getting Involved
In 1925, Lou Loeber joined a political group. It was called the Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiders Partij. This means the Social Democratic Workers' Party. It was a group that worked for social fairness and workers' rights.
In 1927, she traveled to Germany again. She visited cities like Berlin and Dessau. While there, she explored the Bauhaus. This was a very important art and design school.
Family and Art Groups
In 1931, Lou Loeber married another artist named Dirk Koning. They shared a love for creating art.
Lou's artwork was shown in a big exhibition in 1939. It was called Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today). This show took place at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
She was also a member of several art groups. These included the Kunstenaarsvereniging Laren-Blaricum (Artists association Laren-Blaricum). She also joined the Gooische Art Circle and The Socialist Artists Circle.
Later Life
In 1980, Lou Loeber wrote a book about her life. These books are called memoirs. They tell her personal story and experiences.
Lou Loeber passed away on February 2, 1983, in Laren, North Holland. Her portrait of artist Toon Verhoef is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.
