Gerard van Spaendonck
Gerard van Spaendonck (1746–1822) was a French botanical illustrator, painter and naturalist.
Also recorded as Gerard Van Spaendonck; Gerardus Spaendonck; Gerrit van Spaendonck; J. Van Sepaendonck; Jan van Spaendonk; J. V. Spandonck.
Overview
Born at Tilburg in 1746, died at former 12th arrondissement of Paris in 1822.
In detail
Gerard van Spaendonck studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts. training under Willem Jacob Herreyns is recorded. Charlotte Eustace Sophie de Fuligny-Damas and Mélanie de Comoléra are recorded as having studied under Gerard van Spaendonck. the recorded working language is French.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are floral.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Breda and Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.
Work by Gerard van Spaendonck is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Nationalmuseum, National Gallery of Canada, The Frick Collection and Rijksmuseum.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Sources
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