Charles de Groux

Charles de Groux was a Belgian painter (1825–1870). He was born at Comines and died at Brussels.

Also recorded as Charles Corneille Auguste Groux; Charles Corneille Auguste Degroux; Charles De Groux; Charles Degroux; Charles Corneille Auguste De Groux; Degroux.

Charles de Groux in brief

Born
1825
Died
1870
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Comines
Contents

Identity and origins

Charles de Groux was recorded at birth as Charles Corneille Auguste de Groux. The authorities additionally record the headings Charles Corneille Auguste Groux, Charles Corneille Auguste Degroux, Charles De Groux, Charles Degroux and Charles Corneille Auguste De Groux. His recorded language was French.

One child is recorded: Henry de Groux.

Formation and teaching

Charles de Groux studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. He trained under François-Joseph Navez.

Recognition and collections

Charles de Groux received Prix de Rome. Work by Charles de Groux is held by Städel Museum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK).

Identity

What the record establishes about Charles de Groux.

Charles de Groux is recorded at birth as Charles Corneille Auguste de Groux. Charles de Groux is recorded as having received Prix de Rome. Charles de Groux is recorded with the citizenship of Belgium. Charles de Groux is recorded as painter.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Charles de Groux may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Charles de Groux is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q2657971.

In detail

Charles de Groux studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. training under François-Joseph Navez is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brussels.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of the artist's mother on her deathbed.

Work by Charles de Groux is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) and Musée d'Orsay.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome.

Chronology

  1. 1825Charles de Groux born at Comines.
  2. 1825Charles de Groux was born in 1825 at Comines.
  3. 1870Charles de Groux died at Brussels.
  4. 1870Charles de Groux died in 1870 at Brussels.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles de Groux”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2657971: Charles de Groux

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