Désiré Acket

Désiré Acket (1905–1987) was a Belgian painter, printmaker and xylographer.

Also recorded as Desire Acket.

Désiré Acket in brief

Born
1905
Died
1987
Known for
painter, printmaker, xylographer, artist, exlibrist and designer
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1905, died at Antwerp in 1987.

In detail

The field of work recorded is wood engraving technique and young adult literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Belgium.

Work by Désiré Acket is recorded in the collections of Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), CODA Museum, Musea Brugge and Huis van het boek.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Désiré Acket”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1808653: Désiré Acket

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