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      Derk Smit

      1898 - 1953

      At a glance

      • 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

      Where is Derk Smit from?

      Derk Smit was born in Kingdom of the Netherlands.

      Can I visit a virtual museum of Derk Smit's works?

      Derk Smit's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

      Where are Derk Smit's artworks organized by color?

      The Spectral Index page organizes Derk Smit's artworks by color.

      How do I find all works by Derk Smit in a given medium?

      To find all works by Derk Smit in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      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?