“Grand and robust like the woman, is her work.”

Jonkvrouw Eva Maria Alida de Jonge, known as Marie de Jonge, was a distinguished Dutch painter, illustrator, and art teacher born on December 24, 1872, in Amersfoort, Netherlands. She was the daughter of Jonkheer Marinus Willem Cornelis de Jonge and Jonkvrouw Eva Maria Alida de Brauw.

De Jonge pursued her artistic education at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and the State Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam, where she was mentored by prominent artists such as Lucien Simon and Nicolaas van der Waay. 

Her artistic repertoire encompassed landscapes, still lifes, and figurative art, reflecting her versatility and depth as an artist. Her work was showcased in the 1939 exhibition “Onze Kunst van Heden” (“Our Art of Today”) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, underscoring her significant role in the Dutch art scene. 

In addition to her artistic pursuits, de Jonge was a dedicated educator, teaching at the Internationaal Schildersatelier in Amsterdam. Her commitment to nurturing emerging talent is evident through her mentorship of students such as Maria Anna Bleeker, Marianne Franken, Elise Itzkovitch-Kann, Gustave van Kan, Cornelia Rambonnet, and Victoire Wirix. 

De Jonge was an active member of esteemed art societies, including Arti et Amicitiae and Pulchri Studio, reflecting her engagement with the artistic community. 

Marie de Jonge passed away on March 19, 1951, in Zutphen, Netherlands, leaving behind a legacy as a distinguished painter and educator. 

Her works continue to be appreciated for their artistic merit and are included in collections such as the Museum Henriette Polak and the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen. 

A self-portrait of de Jonge is part of the collection at the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen, depicting her in a purple dress with a beaded necklace.

Additionally, a letter addressed to Marie de Jonge by August Allebé, dated February 12, 1915, is preserved in the Rijksmuseum, indicating her active engagement with prominent figures in the art community.

Marie de Jonge’s contributions to Dutch art, both as an artist and educator, continue to be recognized and celebrated, with her works held in various esteemed collections.