Charles Philogene Tschaggeny - Artist Info

About Charles Philogene Tschaggeny

  • Biography

    Charles Philogene Tschaggeny received his training from the noted painter Eugene Verboeckhoven before leaving for Antwerp in 1836 where he worked with Nicaise de Keyzer and Henri Leys. Tschaggeny largely painted horses, studying their anatomy in detail. He was recognized as one of the best horse painters during his own lifetime. His patrons included King Wilhelm II of the Netherlands, Leopold I of Belgium and Marie-Henriette of Austria.

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