Henry van Wyk (1833 - 1889)
1833The Netherlands1889The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Henry van Wyk
Henry van Wyk was a Dutch orientalist painter.
He is best known for his paintings of life in North Africa: Berber horsemen, Bedouins in the oasis, and shepherds at the watering hole. He also painted seaside landscapes and everyday scenes of the European citizen.
Date and place of birt: | 1833, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 1889, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Animalistic, Genre art, Landscape painting, Marine art |
Art style: | Academism, Orientalism |