Frans Masereel (1889 - 1972)
1889-07-31Blankenberge, Belgium1972-01-03Avignon, FranceBelgium, France
Frans Masereel
Frans Masereel was a Flemish painter and graphic artist who worked mainly in France, known especially for his woodcuts focused on political and social issues, such as war and capitalism. He completed over 40 wordless novels in his career, and among these, his greatest is generally said to be Passionate Journey.
Masereel's woodcuts influenced Lynd Ward and later graphic artists such as Clifford Harper, Eric Drooker, and Otto Nückel.
Date and place of birt: | 31 july 1889, Blankenberge, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 3 january 1972, Avignon, France |
Nationality: | Belgium, France |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Painter |
Art style: | Expressionism, Modern art |