Jan Theodoor Kruseman

Jan Theodoor Kruseman (7 November 1835, Amsterdam - 19 February 1895, Uccle) was a Dutch painter who specialized in landscapes and maritime scenes.

After initially pursuing a career in overseas shipping, he became interested in painting and drawing and, in 1851, took lessons from Everhardus Koster.

in 1853, he went to Brussels, where he stayed for two years; receiving further advice and encouragement from Willem Roelofs.

He polished his skills by studying with Nicolaas Riegen (1827-1889) and Louis Meijer.

Accompanied by Meijer and Mauritz de Haas, he embarked on a painting trip to Normandy, Brittany and the island of Jersey.