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Mattheus Ignatius van Bree

Mattheus Ignatius van Bree (1773–1839) was a Belgian painter, sculptor and architect.

Also recorded as Mathieu Ignace van Brée; Mathieu Van Brée; Mathieu-Ignace Van Bree; Mattheus Ignatius Van Bree; Mathieu Ignace van Bree; Mathys Ignatius van Bree.

Mattheus Ignatius van Bree in brief

Born
1773
Died
1839
Known for
painter, sculptor, architect and artist
Place of birth
Antwerp
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Overview

Born at Antwerp in 1773, died at Antwerp in 1839.

In detail

training under Petrus Johannes van Regemorter and François-André Vincent is recorded. Louis Gallait, Gustaaf Wappers and Constantinus Cornelis Huysmans are recorded as having studied under Mattheus Ignatius van Bree.

The field of work recorded is architecture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Antwerp, Paris and Italy. Employment is recorded with Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Membership is recorded of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Self-Portrait, Johannes Hermanus Molkenboer(1773-1834). Art Collector and Portrait of Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel.

Work by Mattheus Ignatius van Bree is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Groeningemuseum and Museum Plantin-Moretus.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Knight Second Class of the Order of the White Falcon, Knight of the Golden Spur and Knight of the Order of Leopold.

Sources

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    “Mattheus Ignatius van Bree”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q930501: Mattheus Ignatius van Bree

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