Franz Courtens (1850 - 1943)
1850-02-04Dendermonde, Belgium1943-01-02Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, BelgiumBelgium
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.
Date and place of birt: | 4 february 1850, Dendermonde, Belgium |
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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 |
Genre: | Animalistic, Cityscape, Genre art, Landscape painting, Marine art |
Art style: | Impressionism |