Jean-François Portaels

Belgian painter (1818-1895)
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Jean-François Portaels
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Jean-François Portaels

Summary

Jean-François Portaels is a human[1]. He was born in Vilvoorde[2]. He was born on April 30, 1818[3]. He passed away in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4]. He died on February 8, 1895[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-François Portaels's place of birth was Vilvoorde[2].
  • Jean-François Portaels died in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4].
  • Jean-François Portaels was born on April 30, 1818[3].
  • Jean-François Portaels died on February 8, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Laeken Cemetery[9].
  • Jean-François Portaels held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • Dutch was Jean-François Portaels's native language[11].
  • Jean-François Portaels's professions included painter[6].
  • Jean-François Portaels worked as a teacher[7].
  • Jean-François Portaels's field of work was visual arts[12].
  • Jean-François Portaels was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[13].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Emil Adam[14].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Fernand Cormon[15].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Emile Wauters[16].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Théo van Rysselberghe[17].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Edouard Agneessens[18].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Portaels was Léon Frédéric[19].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Prix de Rome[20].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[22].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[23].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[24].
  • Jean-François Portaels received the Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[25].
  • Jean-François Portaels was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[26].
  • Jean-François Portaels is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-François Portaels was born in Vilvoorde[2]. He was born on April 30, 1818[3]. Dutch was his native language[11].

Education

Jean-François Portaels's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[13]. Studied under François-Joseph Navez[28] and Paul Delaroche[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and teacher[7]. Jean-François Portaels's field of work was visual arts[12]. Notable students include Emil Adam[14], a painter[30], 1843–1924[31], of Germany[32], specialised in painting[33]; Fernand Cormon[15], a painter[34], 1845–1924[35], of France[36], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[37]; Emile Wauters[16], a painter[38], 1846–1933[39], of Belgium[40], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[41]; Théo van Rysselberghe[17], a painter[42], 1862–1926[43], of Belgium[44], awarded the Commander of the Order of Leopold[45], specialised in visual arts[46]; Edouard Agneessens[18], a painter[47], 1842–1885[48], of Belgium[49], awarded the Knight of the Order of Leopold[50]; and Léon Frédéric[19], a painter[51], 1856–1940[52], of Belgium[53], specialised in painting[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[20], an award[55], in France[56], founded in 1663[57]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[58], in Belgium[59]; Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], a grade of an order[60], in Belgium[61]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[23], a grade of an order[62], in Belgium[63]; Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[24], a grade of an order[64], in Luxembourg[65], founded in 1841[66]; and Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[25], a grade of an order[67], in Kingdom of Württemberg[68], founded in 1870[69].

Death and Burial

Jean-François Portaels died on February 8, 1895[5]. He passed away in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4]. Burial took place at Laeken Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jean-François Portaels has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Portaels born?

Born in Vilvoorde[2], Jean-François Portaels…

Where did Jean-François Portaels die?

Jean-François Portaels passed away in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4].

What did Jean-François Portaels do for work?

Jean-François Portaels worked as painter[6] and teacher[7].

Where did Jean-François Portaels go to school?

Jean-François Portaels was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[13].

What awards did Jean-François Portaels receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[20], Knight of the Order of Leopold[21], Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[23].

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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art +1
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