Franz Courtens
Baron Franciscus Eduardus Maria (Franz) Courtens (1854–1943)[1] was a Belgian painter.[2]
He was a leading figure in the Dendermonde School, famous for his paintings of nature and landscapes. An essay on him by Fernand Khnopff was published in The International Studio 34 (1908).[3]
He was a personal friend of Leopold II, who gave him the privilege of free access to the royal Parc of Laeken.[4] Some of his paintings stil remain in the Royal collection.[5]
Family
Since 1922, the family belongs to the Belgian nobility.
- Baron Franz Courtens: Director of the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts.
- Hermann Courtens, (1884-1956): architect
- Jacques Courtens, (1926-1988).: artist
- Baron Pierre Courtens, (1921-2004): artist
- Alfred Courtens, (1889-1967): sculptor
- Antoine Courtens, (1899- 1869): architect, old student of Baron Horta.
- Hermann Courtens, (1884-1956): architect
Honours
- 1922: created Baron Courtens by Royal order.
- Grand Officer in the Order of the Crown.
- Member of the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium.
References
- ^ Piet Boyens, Sint-Martens-Latem (1992), p. 210.
- ^ "Franz Courtens". Toerisme stad Dendermonde. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Partially available on Google Books.
- ^ L'art au Sénat : découverte d'un patrimoine
- ^ http://balat.kikirpa.be/photo.php?path=G003341&objnr=20002281&nr=23
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