Charles Verlat
Karel Verlat;Charles Verlat
Lugar: Antwerp
Nascido: 1824
Morte: 1890
Biografia:
Early Life and Education
Charles Verlat, a renowned Belgian painter, was born on November 25, 1824. His early life was marked by an innate passion for art, which led him to take his first drawing lessons from Johannes Antonius van der Ven, a Dutch sculptor. This set the stage for his future artistic endeavors.
Artistic Career and Notable Works
Verlat's artistic career was characterized by his versatility in various genres, including animalier, portrait painting, Orientalist works, genre scenes, singeries, religious compositions, and still lifes. Some of his notable works include:
- Tiger Attacking a Herd of Buffaloes (1855), which earned him a gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.
- Coup de collier (1857), a large-scale work showcasing two horses struggling to pull a heavy cart, influenced by the Realism of Gustave Courbet.
- Pippin the Short Killing a Lion (1843), his first important painting, which marked his entry into the salons of his time.
Teaching and Influence
As a professor of drawing and director of the Antwerp Academy, Verlat played a significant role in shaping the artistic careers of numerous students. One notable student was Vincent van Gogh, with whom he had disagreements about Van Gogh's unconventional style of drawing during his brief period at the Academy in 1886.
Legacy and Availability of Works
Today, Verlat's works can be found in various museums and collections. To explore more of his art, visit Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium, which houses an impressive collection of over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings, including some of Verlat's notable works. You can also discover the masterpieces of Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts on https://Wikioo.org, which features high-quality reproductions of many significant works.
- View Verlat's biography and artworks on https://Wikioo.org/@/Charles-Verlat.
- Explore the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts collection on https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CF2D.
- Learn more about Verlat's life and works on Wikipedia.