45 masterpieces of Artist Frans Mortelmans (Belgian artist)

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.