Artist Frans Mortelmans
Frans
Mortelmans (1 May 1865 in Antwerp – 11 April 1936 in Antwerp) was a Belgian
painter, draughtsman and engraver. He initially produced portraits, history
paintings, marines and genre scenes but later specialised in still lifes, and
in particular flower pieces, with which he achieved considerable success. Frans
Mortelmans participated actively in the art societies that flourished in
Flanders around the turn of the 20th century. Like his brother Lodewick, he was
a member of the Antwerp artistic society 'De Scalden'.The society initially had
two objectives: the organization of exhibitions of 'ornamental art' and the
artistic design of official parades and carnival parades. Mortelmans exhibited
his works at the various events organized by 'De Scalden' as well as those held
by the local art societies 'Arte Et Labore' and "De Distel'. He further
participated in the official salons and various exhibitions in Antwerp,
Mechelen, Ghent and Liege.He achieved success during his lifetime and found
patrons at home and abroad. In 1903 his work received official recognition in
Belgium when one of his watercolors was acquired by the Royal Museum of Fine
Arts Antwerp. In 1932 he was made Commander in the Order of Leopold.
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