Emile Thysebaert (1873 - 1963)
Emile Thysebaert
Emile Thysebaert was a Belgian figurative painter. Thysebaert was a Post-Impressionist painter and etcher whose subject matter was very diverse: fringe people, alcoholics, folk, workmen, market squares, horse markets, balls, processions, draft horses, fishermen. In the later years he also painted images of Mechelen, the dunes in Oostduinkerke and Koksijde, the height of the Duden Park, Neerpede, etc. He used strong brushstrokes and striking colours. He was not influenced by the prevailing art movements, but always worked in his own realistic style and with a strong social commitment. Furthermore, wall paintings and some sculptures by him are known. Thysebaert became a member of the artists' group “Le Sillon”. He also became a member of “Labeur” and participated in the salons of “Labeur” among others. He was also a member of “If I can”, an Antwerp artists' group.
| Date and place of birt: | 4 june 1873, Gent, Belgium |
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| Date and place of death: | 2 february 1963, Anderlecht, Belgium |
| Nationality: | Belgium |
| Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter, Portraitist, Sculptor |
| Art school / group: | Als ik kan, Labeur, Le Sillon |
| Genre: | Cityscape, Flower still life, Genre art, Landscape painting, Marine art, Portrait, Still life |
| Art style: | Post-Impressionism, Realism |
| Technique: | Engraving, Etching, Oil, Oil on canvas |
