Bernard de Wilde
Illustration — Former Pakhuis (Gent) in Ghent, designed by de Wilde Bernard de Wilde (1691 – 1772) was a Southern Netherlandish architect. He carried out most of his work in Ghent. Together with David 't Kindt, he is the most important representative of Ghent Rococo.
Bernard de Wilde
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- Bernard de Wilde was born in 1691.
- Died
- Bernard de Wilde died in 1772.
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Illustration — Former Pakhuis (Gent) in Ghent, designed by de Wilde Bernard de Wilde (1691 – 1772) was a Southern Netherlandish architect. He carried out most of his work in Ghent. Together with David 't Kindt, he is the most important representative of Ghent Rococo.
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His works are marked by a strong French influence. Some of his works include: • Pakhuis (Gent) on the Korenmarkt (Louis XIV style) • Lakenmetershuis on the Vrijdagmarkt • College building of the Augustinians, now Academy of Fine Arts • Hotel Schamp (1721) (presumably after his design) • Hotel Falligan on the Kouter (Gent) (1755) • Saint Sebastian Theater on the Kouter (1737)
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