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Frits Goosen
Frits J. Goosen (December 13, 1943, Hilversum) is one of the leading impressionist painters of our time. He drew and painted from an early age and was regularly allowed to visit the studio of the painter Stephen Kip, who lived near him. The financial situation at home did not allow for an education in that direction. Frits Goosen has taught himself how to paint over the years: he is a self-taught artist. After finishing school, he completed his military service as a signalman in the navy.
FJ Goosen then joined the barge company O. Hansen & Zn. in Amsterdam where he worked for 11 years. Drawing and painting remained his great passion and in 1976 he took the step of becoming a professional painter.
In addition to landscapes, harbor and city views, ship portraits occupy a large part of Frits Goosen's oeuvre. From the beginning of his painting career, his passion for sailing has been reflected in his work. In particular, the ships of the brown fleet and charter sailing are main subjects in his paintings. He regularly participates in sailing competitions with these ships. The SAIL event in Amsterdam is also rarely missed.