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Edward Antoon Portielje
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1910

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Edward Anton Portielje (1861-1949) was born in Antwerp in 1861, son of the artist Jan Frederik Portielje. Edward Portielje was a pupil at the Atheneum in Antwerp, as well as the prestigious Antwerp Academy (Ecole des Beaux-Arts), where he studied under Polydore Beau Faux (1829-1905) and Charles Verlat (1824-1890), whose tutelage he shared with Van Gogh. A highly regarded artist, Portielje was asked to paint the murals for the Exposition Universelle in Ghent, and also produced artwork for the 1894 Antwerp World’s Fair. Portielje had a gift for painting light; hence his works convey a sense of warmth and conviviality to the viewer. At a time when many of his contemporaries were experimenting with new ideas and styles, chiefly Impressionism, Portielje carried the banner of tradition in his subject matter and his techniques (e.g. warm tones, refined execution). His exhibitions include: Rotterdam, 1885 & 1888 (Living Masters); The Hague, 1887 (Living Masters); Salle Verlat, 1893 (with his father and his brother, Gerard); The 1894 World’s Fair, and Salle Wines in Antwerp, 1927 & 1928 (again with his brother). His contributions to Belgian Artistry earned him the esteemed honor of Knighthood from the state. Portielje’s work can be found in museums in Antwerp, Chicago and Sydney.
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