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Leon Brunin

1861 – 1949

Belgian painter

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Lived 1861 – 1949 (aged 87). Leon Brunin was a Belgian painter.

Léon Brunin (20 November 1861 – 13 March 1949), also known as Léon de Meuter, was a Belgian painter and etcher.

Life Brunin was born in Antwerp, where he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. He first attended classes with the sculptor Frans Joris, then painters Polydore Beaufaux and Charles Verlat. He received a 3rd class medal on in 1892.

In 1883, Leon became one of the founders of the art circle als ik kan ("if I can") in which, in particular, Henry van de Velde began, but after five years he left the group. From 1886 he was friends with Dutch artists Matthijs Maris, Jacob Maris, Hendrik Willem Mesdag, Lawrence Alma-Tadema and the Italian painter Giovanni Segantini. From 1886 he taught at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts.

Contrary to his early work, such as self-portrait Artist in his Workshop, Brunin developed later a more conservative style, inspired mostly by Rembrandt and Henri de Braekeleer.

Léon Brunin was appointed Officer of the Order of the Crown and Knight of the Order of Leopold. He died in 1949.

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Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Also known as
Léon de Meutter Brunin, Leon de Meutter Brunin, Léon Brunin, Léon De Meuter, Léon De Meutter, Leon De Meuter
moreLeon De Meutter, Brunin, leon brunin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leon Brunin?

Belgian painter (1861-1949)

When was Leon Brunin born?

Leon Brunin was born on 20 November 1861 in Antwerp.

When did Leon Brunin die?

Leon Brunin died on 13 March 1949 in Antwerp.

What was Leon Brunin's occupation?

Leon Brunin was a painter.

What nationality was Leon Brunin?

Leon Brunin was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leon Brunin

· Wikidata: Q4097435

· DBpedia: Léon Brunin

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