Karel Hendrik Geerts

Karel Hendrik Geerts (1807–1855) was a Belgian sculptor, designer and artist.

Also recorded as Charles Henri Geerts; Ch. Geerts.

Karel Hendrik Geerts in brief

Born
1807
Died
1855
Known for
sculptor, designer and artist
Place of birth
Antwerp
Contents

Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1807, died at Leuven in 1855.

In detail

The authority associates the name with Gothic Revival.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Leuven and Belgium.

Work by Karel Hendrik Geerts is recorded in the collections of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, National Museum Paleis het Loo and M Leuven.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Leopold and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Karel Hendrik Geerts”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q16912217: Karel Hendrik Geerts

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