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Portret van Cornelis Van Baesdorp, burgemeester van Brugge, by Eduard Wallays, oil, 1839

Portret van Cornelis Van Baesdorp, burgemeester van Brugge

Eduard Wallays

1839

oil

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret van Cornelis Van Baesdorp, burgemeester van Brugge is a 1839 oil by Eduard Wallays, depicting Book, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Eduard Wallays
When & what style?
1839
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting features a man in a dark coat with a high collar, holding a book in his left hand. He wears a gold chain around his neck and has short dark hair. The background includes a cloudy sky, a red flag, and a column with a coat of arms. The man's attire and the objects around him suggest a sense of formality and importance. The coat of arms on the column adds to the dignified atmosphere. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Eduard Wallays.

About the artist

Artist

Eduard Wallays

Eduard Wallays (2 July 1813 in Bruges – 28 January 1891 in Bruges) was a Belgian painter, graphic designer, and Director of the Bruges Academy of Fine Arts.

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