Adrien de Witte

Belgian painter, engraver (1850-1935)
Person human Q2825301
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Adrien de Witte

Summary

Adrien de Witte is a human[1]. He was born in Liège[2]. He was born on August 2, 1850[3]. He died in Liège[4]. He died on June 25, 1935[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], and draftsperson[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Liège[2], Adrien de Witte…
  • Adrien de Witte died in Liège[4].
  • Adrien de Witte was born on August 2, 1850[3].
  • Adrien de Witte died on June 25, 1935[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge[9].
  • Adrien de Witte's father was Jean-Baptiste Corneille de Witte[10].
  • Adrien de Witte's mother was Marie Catherine Antoinette Lambertine Andrien[11].
  • Adrien de Witte was married to Joséphine Marie Léopoldine Goemé[12].
  • Adrien de Witte held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • French was Adrien de Witte's native language[14].
  • Adrien de Witte worked as a painter[6].
  • Adrien de Witte worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Adrien de Witte's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Adrien de Witte held the position of Q139487730[15].
  • Adrien de Witte held the position of teacher[16].
  • Adrien de Witte held the position of teacher[17].
  • Adrien de Witte held the position of teacher[18].
  • Adrien de Witte was educated at Royal Academy of Arts of Liège[19].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was Émile Berchmans[20].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was François Maréchal[21].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was Auguste Donnay[22].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was Joseph Bonvoisin[23].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was Joseph Couture[24].
  • A notable student of Adrien de Witte was Joseph Delfosse[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Adrien de Witte is Femme au corsage noir[26].

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Origins and Family

Adrien de Witte was born in Liège[2]. He was born on August 2, 1850[3]. His father was Jean-Baptiste Corneille de Witte[10]. His mother was Marie Catherine Antoinette Lambertine Andrien[11]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Adrien de Witte's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Arts of Liège[19]. Studied under Auguste Chauvin[27], Prosper Drion[28], Charles Soubre[29], Lambert Herman[30], and Camille Renard[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], and draftsperson[8]. Positions held include Q139487730[15] and teacher[16], a profession[32]. Notable students include Émile Berchmans[20], a poster artist[33], 1867–1947[34], of Belgium[35]; François Maréchal[21], a printmaker[36], 1861–1945[37], of Belgium[38], awarded the Boursier de la fondation Lambert Darchis[39]; Auguste Donnay[22], a painter[40], 1862–1921[41], of Belgium[42]; Joseph Bonvoisin[23], a printmaker[43], 1896–1960[44], of Belgium[45]; Joseph Couture[24], a painter[46], 1890–1965[47], of Belgium[48]; and Joseph Delfosse[25], a painter[49], 1888–1970[50], of Belgium[51].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Femme au corsage noir[26], a painting[52], in Belgium[53], founded in 1873[54]; La Lessiveuse[55], a painting[56], in Belgium[57], founded in 1879[58]; and Femme au corset rouge[59], a painting[60], in Belgium[61], founded in 1880[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Boursier de la fondation Lambert Darchis[63]; Commander of the Order of the Crown[64], a grade of an order[65], in Belgium[66]; and Officer of the Order of the Crown[67], a grade of an order[68], in Belgium[69].

Personal Life

Among Adrien de Witte's spouses was Joséphine Marie Léopoldine Goemé[12].

Death and Burial

Adrien de Witte died on June 25, 1935[5]. He died in Liège[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge[9].

FAQs

Where was Adrien de Witte born?

Born in Liège[2], Adrien de Witte…

Where did Adrien de Witte die?

Adrien de Witte passed away in Liège[4].

Who were Adrien de Witte's parents?

Adrien de Witte's father was Jean-Baptiste Corneille de Witte[10]. Adrien de Witte's mother was Marie Catherine Antoinette Lambertine Andrien[11].

Who was Adrien de Witte married to?

Adrien de Witte's spouses include Joséphine Marie Léopoldine Goemé[12].

What did Adrien de Witte do for work?

Adrien de Witte worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], and draftsperson[8].

Where did Adrien de Witte go to school?

Adrien de Witte was educated at Royal Academy of Arts of Liège[19].

What awards did Adrien de Witte receive?

Honors received include Boursier de la fondation Lambert Darchis[63], Commander of the Order of the Crown[64], and Officer of the Order of the Crown[67].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 5d ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Liege Fine Arts Museum, Art Institute of Chicago +8
    Award received Boursier de la fondation Lambert Darchis, Commander of the Order of the Crown, Officer of the Order of the Crown
    Notable work Femme au corsage noir, La Lessiveuse, Femme au corset rouge
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  2. 21d ago · Galpas79 · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Femme au corsage noir, La Lessiveuse, Femme au corset rouge
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P800]]: [[Q135533776]]"
  3. 23d ago · Hannolans · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJk8YkkWQbYkQHpXJ9pgKd
    Wbis id L064-075-X
    Topic's main category Q136083320
    + 71 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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