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Frans Mortelmans'A King of Flowers' by Frans Mortelmans, Antwerp 1865 – 1936, Belgian PainterCirca 1900
Circa 1900
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Frans Mortelmans
Antwerp 1865 – 1936
Belgian Painter
'A King of Flowers'
Signature: Signed bottom right and placed Antwerp
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Image size 81 x 51 cm, frame size 103 x 74 cm
Biography: Mortelmans Frans was a versatile artist known for his paintings encompassing still lifes, flowers, fruits, landscapes, house interiors, marine views, beach scenes, and portraits. He was also recognized as an accomplished aquarellist and pastellist. Born in Antwerp on May 1, 1865, Frans was the elder brother of the renowned Flemish composer-conductor Lodewijk Mortelmans (1868-1952).
Frans spent his formative years in the popular Saint Paul’s parish neighborhood and received his education at the Fine Arts Academy of Antwerp. His mentors included prominent figures such as Edward Dujardin, J.E. Van den Bussche, P. Beaufaux, E. Siberdt, J. Geefs, Albrecht De Vriendt, Karel Verlat, and notably Lucas Schaefels.
Initiating his studies in 1876, Frans was among a group of talented peers, including Charles Mertens, Jozef Van Leemputten, Everaard Chappel, Henry Luyten, Josef Dore, Jan Rosier, Evert Larock, Jozef Ratinckx, Piet Van Engelen, and Arthur Pierre. He continued his artistic education at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp, studying under Juliaan De Vriendt and Frans van Leemputten.
Frans Mortelmans actively promoted his art by participating in various exhibitions with fellow artists. Notable among these were the Triennial Salons of Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels. He also held solo exhibitions at the Verlat, Lamorinière, and Wijnen galleries in Antwerp. Additionally, he took part in group exhibitions organized by cultural associations in Antwerp, such as Arte et Labore and De Scalden, as well as those in Mechelen, De Hulst, and De Distel (1906-1907). The Antwerp cultural association De Scalden, founded in 1889 by sculptor-engraver Jules Baetes, played a pivotal role in Mortelmans’ life, fostering artistic renewal and diversification.
In 1910, Frans Mortelmans was appointed as a professor of still-life painting at the Art Academy in Antwerp. Among his notable students were Antoon Marstboom, Franck Mortelmans, and Joris Minne.
Mortelmans’ early works featured arrangements with a variety of objects, painted in a rigid style. However, his style evolved over time, displaying great virtuosity and elegance with a rich palette, avoiding canvas overloading. His art was generally decorative, characterized by a pursuit of harmony. Since 1892, working in his personal studio, he predominantly painted in a realistic style, gradually incorporating impressionistic touches.
Frans Mortelmans excelled in the domain of still life painting, contributing to the vigorous artistic tradition in Antwerp. Notable contemporaries in this genre included Willem Linnig jr., Lucas Schaefels, and his pupil Jozef Van de Roye, along with Eugeen Joors, Edouard Chappel, Hendrik De Braekeleer, and the French painter Marie-Antoinette Marcotte, who lived in Antwerp.
Frans Mortelmans passed away on April 11, 1936, in Antwerp.
Today, Mortelmans’ artworks can be found in numerous private collections worldwide. Several museums house a significant collection of his paintings, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Town Hall, the Museum of Flemish Cultural Life, the new Museum of Ostend Mu-zee, the Museum of Kortrijk, the Hof van Busleiden museum in Mechelen, and the Joselyn Art Museum in Omaha, USA.
- Creator:Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936, Dutch)
- Creation Year:Circa 1900
- Dimensions:Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Condition:The artwork is elegantly presented within a museum-quality frame, impeccably preserved in its excellent condition. This piece is showcased in a state suitable for immediate gallery hanging, having undergone professional review.
- Gallery Location:Bruges, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2006214014382
Frans Mortelmans
Frans Mortelmans, painter extraordinaire renowned for his masterful still lifes, floral arrangements, landscapes, interior scenes, maritime vistas, beachscapes, and portraiture, graced the art world with his prodigious talents. Born on the 1st of May, 1865, in the charming city of Antwerp, Mortelmans was destined to shine as a luminary in his field. Interestingly, he bore a familial connection to artistic brilliance, being the elder brother of the illustrious Flemish composer-conductor, Lodewijk Mortelmans. Mortelmans' formative years unfolded amidst the vibrant aura of Saint Paul's parish, where his artistic inclinations gradually took form. His artistic voyage guided him to the revered halls of the Fine Arts Academy of Antwerp, where his mentors included luminaries like Edward Dujardin, J.E. Van den Bussche, P. Beaufaux, E. Siberdt, J. Geefs, Albrecht De Vriendt, Karel Verlat, and most notably, Lucas Schaefels. Embarking on his artistic journey at a tender age, Frans joined the academy in 1876, forging bonds with fellow students who would become his artistic comrades. Continuing his artistic odyssey, he pursued advanced studies at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp, under the guidance of Juliaan De Vriendt and Frans van Leemputten. Mortelmans ingeniously propelled his craft through diverse exhibitions, collaborating with fellow artists to unveil his creations to a broader audience. Of particular note were his significant participations in the esteemed Triennial Salons of Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels. His artistry also graced solo exhibitions in prestigious galleries such as Verlat, Lamorinière, and Wijnen in Antwerp. His involvement extended to group exhibitions hosted by cultural associations like Arte et Labore and De Scalden in Antwerp, as well as art associations in Mechelen and beyond (1906-1907). The association De Scalden, founded in 1889, played a pivotal role in nurturing Mortelmans' artistic growth, championing innovative trends and fostering diversification in the arts. In 1910, Mortelmans undertook the mantle of a professor of still-life painting at the Art Academy in Antwerp, imprinting an indelible mark on the upcoming generation of artists. Noteworthy pupils include Antoon Marstboom, Franck Mortelmans, and Joris Minne. Mortelmans' oeuvre encompassed a broad spectrum of subjects, initially marked by meticulously arranged objects executed with precision. However, his artistic evolution gave birth to virtuosity—a symphony of colors gracing canvases without overwhelming them. His works exude a decorative finesse, a perpetual quest for harmonious composition. Operating from his private studio since 1892, he cultivated a distinctive realism that progressively embraced impressionistic nuances, reflecting the maturation of his artistic vision. Tragically, Frans Mortelmans bid adieu to the world on the 11th of April, 1936, within the embrace of his cherished Antwerp. Today, Mortelmans' legacy graces private collections worldwide. Museums also cherish his artworks, with notable holdings at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Town Hall, the Museum of Flemish Cultural Life, the Museum Mu-Zee in Ostend, the Kortrijk Museum, the Hof van Busleyden Museum in Mechelen, and the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, USA.
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