Amédée Bourson, 1833 – 1905

The 1 Most Famous Paintings by Amédée Bourson

The painting that made Amédée Bourson famous is Portrait of Angeline Bogaert with dog, landscape in the background; it hangs in the Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht. Of the 1 works by Amédée Bourson in our catalogue, these 1 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Amédée Bourson
Amédée Bourson · 1833 – 1905
Born · died
1833 – 1905, Brussels
Works in our catalogue
1
Most famous
Portrait of Angeline Bogaert with dog, landscape in the background
Most works at
Bonnefanten Museum

Amédée Bourson: the ten masterpieces

Where to see Amédée Bourson's paintings

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Amédée Bourson Paintings from this list
Bonnefanten Museum, MaastrichtBonnefanten Museum Maastricht 1 Portrait of Angeline Bogaert with dog, landscape in the background

Amédée Bourson's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Amédée Bourson best known for?Show the answer

Portrait of Angeline Bogaert with dog, landscape in the background.

How many works did Amédée Bourson paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 1 works by Amédée Bourson.

In which museums can I see Amédée Bourson's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Bonnefanten Museum (Maastricht). The table above lists the museums one by one.

Can I own a reproduction of a Amédée Bourson masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Amédée Bourson

The Life and Academic Career of Amédée Bourson

Born in Brussels, Belgium, Amédée Bourson was the son of Pierre Philippe Bourson and Françoise Élisabeth Antoinette Amans. His formal artistic training took place at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under Ernest Slingeneyer, Jean-Baptiste De Landtsheer, and François-Joseph Navez. His technical proficiency was recognized early when he received the first prize for drawing from antique figures in 1852. Seeking further refinement, he traveled to Paris to study under Jules Coignet. Bourson’s professional journey included exhibiting at the Salon de Bruxelles in 1857 and the Salon in Paris in 1861. Beyond his own practice, he served as a drawing teacher at the Athénée Royal de Bruxelles and eventually succeeded Henri Hendrickx as the director of the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

The painter's oeuvre is characterized primarily by his focus on portraiture. His compositions are described as harmonious, sober, and precise, often utilizing a palette of brown and gray tones that can result in an austere aesthetic. His signature is recorded as A.Bourson. Notable surviving works include:

His legacy as an educator is marked by his instruction of notable students such as Floris Verster and Georges Lemmen. His professional achievements were further recognized when he was honored as a Chevalier of the Order of Leopold in Belgium.