Joseph Geefs
Joseph Geefs (1808–1885) was a Belgian sculptor and artist.
Also recorded as Joseph Germain Geefs; Josef Geefs; Jozef Geefs; Joseph-Germain Geefs; Joseph Germain.
Joseph Geefs in brief
- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1885
- Known for
- sculptor and artist
- Place of birth
- Antwerp
Overview
Born at Antwerp in 1808, died at Antwerp in 1885.
In detail
Joseph Geefs studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Frans Joris is recorded as having studied under Joseph Geefs.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris and Rome.
Work by Joseph Geefs is recorded in the collections of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Middelheim Museum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Museum Korps Rijdende Artillerie and National Museum Paleis het Loo.
Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Officer of the Order of Leopold, Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown and Order of the White Falcon.
Sources
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- 1.
“Joseph Geefs”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q728635: Joseph Geefs
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