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The Philosopher

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Written by: Leon AndersenContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 915929
Antoine Wiertz

The Philosopher

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byMinneapolis Institute of Art
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Artist / MakerAntoine Wiertz
Date1850
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionMinneapolis Institute of Art
LocationMinneapolis Institute of Art
About the Artist

BiographyAntoine Wiertz (1806–1865) — Belgian painter (1806-1865).Antoine Wiertz worked as painter, sculptor and lithographer and is associated with Belgium. Their documented life spans the years 1806 to 1865, born in Dinant. Their work is linked to Romanticism.Disciplinespainter, sculptor, lithographerBorn1806, DinantDied1865NationalityBelgiumMovementRomanticismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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