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Linnig returned to study with his father and also spent a lot of time studying after nature. After a year he returned to show
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Willem Linnig and his father Willem the elder were among a large number of
Antwerp artists who established the 'Vereeniging der Antwerpsche etsers' or 'l'Association des aquafortistes anversois' ("Association of Antwerp Etchers") founded in 1880. The co-founders included
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are in a realist style and show his strong skills as a colorist. During his stay in
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Willem Linnig was a painter and etcher who was very prolific. He left a large number of paintings and 123 etchings. He worked on a wide range of subjects: history and genre scenes, landscapes and still lifes.
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of Rubens. In his graphic work he traced the lineaments with great care, but also displayed a great level of exuberance.
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During his time in Weimar Grand Duke
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