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Guillaume Geefs

Guillaume Geefs (1805–1883) was a Belgian sculptor, politician and artist.

Also recorded as Willem Geefs; W. Geefs; William Geefs; G. Geefs.

Guillaume Geefs in brief

Born
1805
Died
1883
Known for
sculptor, politician and artist
Place of birth
Borgerhout
Contents

Overview

Born at Borgerhout in 1805, died at Schaerbeek in 1883.

In detail

Guillaume Geefs studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts. training under Jean-Louis Van Geel is recorded. Albert Neuhuys is recorded as having studied under Guillaume Geefs.

The field of work recorded is architecture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp and Schaerbeek. Positions recorded include mayor of Schaerbeek - Schaarbeek. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Le génie du mal.

Work by Guillaume Geefs is recorded in the collections of Design Museum Gent, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and National Museum Paleis het Loo.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Guillaume Geefs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3090303: Guillaume Geefs

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