Guillaume De Groot (1839 - 1922)
1839-08-22Brussels, Belgium1922-04-04Brussels, Belgium
Guillaume De Groot
Guillaume De Groot is a Belgian sculptor.
He studied in the studio of sculptor Egid Melo, a pupil of Guillaume Gifs, as well as at the Brussels Academy. De Groot is the author of chandeliers, allegorical figures, bas-reliefs, statuettes and monumental works. He created many sculptures located in public spaces in Brussels and adorning historic buildings. His works can also be found in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
Date and place of birt: | 22 august 1839, Brussels, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 4 april 1922, Brussels, Belgium |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Allegory, Portrait sculpture |
Art style: | Academism, Classicism |