Albert Baertsoen (1866 - 1922)
1866-01-09Gent, Belgium1922-06-09Gent, BelgiumBelgium
Albert Baertsoen
Albert Baertsoen was a Belgian painter, pastellist and graphic artist. His debut as a painter came in 1887, when he participated in an exhibition in Brussels held by the secessionist group l'Essor. He continued his studies in Paris, at the art school of Alfred Philippe Roll, and exhibited at the Salon in 1889. In 1894, he helped found the "Cercle des Beaux-Arts d'Ostende". From 1896 to 1901, he continued to exhibit throughout Europe, winning several Gold Medals. In 1913, he served as a member of the art jury for the Ghent World's Fair. During World War I, he lived in London, returning to Ghent in 1919. That same year, he was appointed a member of the Royal Academy of Belgium.
Date and place of birt: | 9 january 1866, Gent, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 9 june 1922, Gent, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Cityscape, Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Impressionism, Realism |
Technique: | Engraving, Oil, Oil on canvas, Pastel |