Léon Frédéric
Léon Frédéric (born August 26, 1856 in Brussels , † January 27, 1940 in Schaarbeek ) was a Belgian painter of symbolism .
biography
As the son of a wealthy jeweler, Frédéric enrolled in the art academy in his hometown in 1874 . He became a student of Jean-François Portaels '. Through him he received a strong influence on Flemish Baroque painting . Italian influences from this period can also be seen in his works. Frédéric was in Italy from 1876 to 1878. He lived mainly in the cities of Rome , Florence , Naples and Venice and met the Belgian sculptor Julien Dillens in Italy , who also had a decisive influence on Frédéric's later works.
Works (selection)
- 1886: Funeral meal
- 1888: parable of fertility
- 1890: The Search of Life
- 1984: The four seasons
- 1894: aroma
- 1985: The old brewery
- 1898: The lake
- 1901: The golden age : evening
- 1901: The Golden Age: Tomorrow
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Frédéric, Léon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian symbol painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 26, 1856 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brussels |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 27, 1940 |
| Place of death | Schaarbeek |