Charles Van den Eycken I - Artist Info

About Charles Van den Eycken I

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Charles van den Eycken
  • Biography

    Charles van der Eycken was born in Aerschot in 1809. He graduated from the Academy in Leuven, followed by study trips to Holland, Germany and to the Ardennes. He painted mainly mountainous and channel landscapes as well as atmospheric winter landscapes with chiaroscuro effects, influenced by the Dutch 17th century paintings. His son Charles van der Eycken II (1859-1923) gained reputation as a famous animal painter.

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