Henry de Groux (1866 - 1930)
1866-09-15Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium1930-01-12Marseille, FranceBelgium, France
Henry de Groux
Henry Jules Charles Corneille de Groux was a Belgian Symbolist painter, sculptor and lithographer. His 1889 painting Christ attacked by a mob made when he was only 22 years old established his reputation as an innovative Symbolist painter and ensured his admission to the progressive artistic circles in Brussels. He spent most of his active career in Paris. He produced many works depicting the horrors of the First World War in the latter part of his career.
Date and place of birt: | 15 september 1866, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 12 january 1930, Marseille, France |
Nationality: | Belgium, France |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Les Vingt |
Genre: | Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Symbolism |