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The Grand Place in Brussels, by Jef Clerens |
Gouache on board, early 20th century, signed lower right, 18 3/4" by 13 3/16", framed 22 1/4" by 13 11/16" ; value $2,400.00 |
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About
the Artist
Jef CLERENS
Belgian, born 1875. A well-listed watercolor artist, Jef Clerens was especially known for his depiction of the famous Flemish béguinages and other important architectural views. Documented views include views of the béguinageof Aalst, Bruges and Mechelen as well as views of Brussels. References:
- Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon, AKL (K.G. Saur, München & Leipzig,
1998);
- Pierre Bautier (et al)'s Dictionnaire des Peintres (Maison Larcier, Brussels,
1950);
- Dictionnaire Biographique Illustré des Artistes en Belgique depuis 1830 (Editions Arto, Bruxelles, 1995);
- Paul Piron’s Dictionnaire des Artistes Plastciens de Belgique
des XIXième
et XXième Siècles (Art in Belgium, Ohain, Belgium, 2003)
- Le Dictionnaire des Peintres Belges du XIVième Siècle à Nos
Jours (La Renaissance du Livre, Bruxelles, 1995)
- Willem G. Flippo's Lexicon of the Belgian Romantic Painters
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