Albert Auwercx
Flemish tapestry weaver
About Albert Auwercx
Lived 1629 – 1709 (aged 79–80). Albert Auwercx was a weaver and tapestry weaver.
Cyrus Defeats Spargapises from The Story of Cyrus, c. 1670. Tapestry, workshop of Albert Auwercx. Albert Auwercx (sometimes Auwerx) (c. 1629–1709) was a Brussels tapestry-maker (tapissier) who played an important part in the tapestry industry of that city. His workshop partner was his brother Nicolas.
Early life Albert Auwercx was born around 1629 to Marcus and Clara Canart. He was christened on 10 February 1629 in the Brussels Church of Our Lady of the Chapel, which was known for its connections to the tapestry industry. The weaver's mark AVWERCX or A. AVWERC in the selvage often identifies products of his workshop.
Death Auwercx was buried in the church of Our Lady of the Chapel on 31 August 1709. His workshop continued to be maintained by his son Philippe (1663–1740).
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Who was Albert Auwercx?
Flemish tapestry weaver
When was Albert Auwercx born?
Albert Auwercx was born in 1629 in Brussels.
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Albert Auwercx died in 1709 in Brussels.
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Albert Auwercx was a weaver and tapestry weaver.
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