This association was established in 1844 with several painters as initiators.
"The house was filled with painters and writers," he recalls.
He loved the artistic community of Amsterdam and spent many hours with painters in his leisure time.
Shows have had live performances with dancers, painters and others.
The angles of its western side are particularly popular with painters and photographers.
He should not be confused with later painters called Brescianino.
"Yes, but I've pretty much decided on going with American painters."
There he worked closely with them, the Kalmarer painter and other painters.
He was acquainted with impressionistic painters, who also had a strong influence on his work.
He continued talking with other painters and started saying good things about Gauguin.