Hendrik Frans (Henri François / Rik) Schaefels (1827 - 1904)
1827-12-02Antwerp, Belgium1904-06-09Antwerp, BelgiumBelgium
Hendrik Frans (Henri François / Rik) Schaefels
Hendrik Frans Schaefels or Henri François Schaefels, also known as Rik Schaefels was a Belgian Romantic painter, draughtsman and engraver known for his seascapes, cityscapes, genre paintings, landscapes with figures and history paintings. He worked in the Romantic style popular in Belgium in the mid nineteenth century and was highly esteemed in Europe for his representations of historic naval battles.
Date and place of birt: | 2 december 1827, Antwerp, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 9 june 1904, Antwerp, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Batalist, Draftsman, Engraver, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Marine painter, Painter |
Genre: | Cityscape, Genre art, History painting, Military art, Veduta, Landscape painting, Marine art |
Art style: | Realism, Romanticism |
Technique: | Pencil, Engraving, Hand graphic, Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel |