Simon Klapmuts

Simon Klapmuts was an artist known primarily for his graphic work, active in the mid-eighteenth century. His documented professional output spanned nearly twenty-five years, with known works dated between 1744 and 1768. The primary record of his creative activity consists of etchings and engravings, categorized as Simon Klapmuts prints.

His existing oeuvre is represented in significant institutional holdings, establishing his historical place in the graphic arts. Five prints are preserved in museum collections, notably the Rijksmuseum. These works demonstrate an interest in varied subjects, encompassing landscape, portraiture, and genre scenes.

Figural studies held in these collections include Kop van een oude man (Head of an Old Man) and Man met een baard (Man with a Beard), focusing on character and expression. Klapmuts also engaged in common genre subjects of the period, evidenced by the work Pijprokende man met een glas (Pipe-Smoking Man with a Glass), and depictions of the nude figure, such as Badende meisjes (Bathing Girls). Additionally, his portfolio includes topographical views, confirmed by the existence of the print Gezicht op een kasteel (View of a Castle). As historical material, these museum-quality prints are today frequently found in the public domain, allowing for extensive research and reproduction.