Franz Courtens (1850 - 1943) | Main historical dates: who, what, where, when | Collectibles and Historical Items Overview

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Franz Courtens

Franciscus Eduardus Maria (Franz) Courtens (1854–1943) was a Belgian painter. He was a leading figure in the Dendermonde School, famous for his paintings of nature and landscapes. Courtens was professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (NHISKA) in Antwerp from 1904 till 1924. He was a personal friend of Leopold II, who gave him the privilege of free access to the royal Parc of Laeken. Some of his paintings stil remain in the Royal collection.

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Date and place of birt:	4 february 1850, Dendermonde, Belgium
Date and place of death:	2 january 1943, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium
Nationality:	Belgium
Period of activity:	XIX, XX century
Specialization:	Animalist, Artist, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter
Art school / group:	School van Tervuren
Genre:	Animalistic, Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting, Marine art
Art style:	Impressionism