Hendrika van Gelder was a famous painter. She painted mostly portraits but also still lifes. She was unmarried and lived in a studio flat.
On the moment of her deportation there were many paintings present, which were most likely robbed.
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See for further information and a picture: J. van Adrichem (et al.), Rebel, mijn hart : kunstenaars 1940-1945 (Zwolle 1995) 191
In addition, a Jokos file (number 17102) on this person is at the Amsterdam Municipal Archive. Access is subject to authorization from the Stichting Joods Maatschappelijk Werk.