Derk Smit

1898 - 1953

Factsheet

  • Museums on this site: Indianapolis Museum of Art
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Died: 1953
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Top 3 works: Late Summer
  • Art period: Modern

Architectural Legacy of Derk Smit

Derk Smit was a Dutch architect born in Groningen. To distinguish himself from his father, who worked as a carpenter, he was commonly referred to by his colleagues as D. Smit Jr. His professional contributions include the design of several notable structures, such as country houses located in Haren and Winsum.

One of his significant architectural achievements is a commercial building located on Steentilstraat in Groningen. Commissioned by the furniture manufacturer Geubels in 1936, this structure was designed to house offices and showrooms. Built in a streamlined variation of the Amsterdam School style, the building has been designated as a national monument.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Derk Smit are available to browse?

You can browse 1 artwork by Derk Smit on the All Artworks page.

What colors did Derk Smit use most often?

Derk Smit's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Where are Derk Smit's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Derk Smit's artworks by technique.

Where can I see all artworks by Derk Smit?

Every work by Derk Smit on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Self-test

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Question 1:
What was Derk Smit's primary occupation?
Question 2:
In which country was Derk Smit born?
Question 3:
How was Derk Smit often referred to by his colleagues to distinguish him from his father?
Question 4:
Which building designed by Smit is designated as a national monument (rijksmonument)?
Question 5:
In what year was the work 'Late Summer' created according to the catalog?