Background
Houten was born in Groningen and studied at the École du Louvre in Paris before finishing her studies under August Allebé at the Rijksacademie voor Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam.
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Barbara Houten
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She was the niece of Sientje Mesdag-van Houten who gave her advice on her studies. Two of her etchings Two seated girls and Tulips were included at the 1893 Chicago World"s Fair. Her painting Girl in a Chair was included in the 1905 book Women Painters of the World.
Houten died in The Hague.
Membership
Besides oil paintings she is also known for etchings and was a member of the short-lived Dutch Etcher"s Club (1885-1896).
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Netherlands