Eugène Verboeckhoven
Eugène Verboeckhoven
Belgian, 1798-1881
Person TypeIndividual
Terms
- Male
Italian, 1819 - 1904
Australian, Ngaku Clan, Dunghutti Nation, 1944-1993
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BiographyThough initially active as a sculptor, Eugène Verboeckhoven’s foremost métier was painting. He painted portraits and landscapes, but his primary activity was as an animalier. A prolific artist, Verboeckhoven made extensive use of his activity as a draughtsman in the formulation of his compositions. He traveled widely throughout Europe and Great Britain and enjoyed wide, international prominence, including recognition in America.