1805 - 1893

Kerngegevens

  • Also known as:
    • Amé Pez
    • Amatus Pez
    • Aime Pez
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1893
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Works on this site: 1

The Life and Training of Aimé Pez

Born in Tournai, Belgium, Aimé Pez was the son of Jean Baptiste Pez and Constance Joseph Cottignie. His artistic journey began under the guidance of Philippe-Auguste Hennequin at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tournai, where he earned the first prize in the nature class in 1827. Seeking to refine his skills, he moved to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp to study under Mathieu-Ignace Van Brée and Ferdinand de Braekeleer. His formal education was furthered in Paris, where he perfected his technique.

Pez established himself as a painter of genre scenes, often creating compositions that evoked the style of seventeenth-century Dutch masters such as Jan Steen, Adriaen Brouwer, and Frans Hals. His work frequently depicted familiar settings and historical characters, capturing moments of daily life and social interaction.

Exhibitions and Artistic Legacy

Throughout his career, Pez was a frequent participant in various prestigious exhibitions. His work was showcased at the Brussels Salon starting in 1836, and he continued to exhibit there until 1864. He also presented his paintings at the Ghent Salon and the Antwerp Salon. Beyond Belgium, his art reached international audiences through the Exposition of Living Masters in the Netherlands, with exhibitions held in Amsterdam and The Hague in 1844, 1849, and 1859.

His notable works exhibited include:

After a period of thirty years away from painting, Pez passed away in Antwerp.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar zijn de kunstwerken van Aimé Pez gegroepeerd per kunststroming te vinden?

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Kan ik het kleurgebruik van Aimé Pez in al het werk bestuderen?

Het kleurprofiel van het werk van Aimé Pez is te zien op de Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar pagina van de kunstenaar.

Hoe vind ik werken van Aimé Pez met een specifiek thema?

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Waar kan ik alle kunstwerken van Aimé Pez bekijken?

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Test je oog

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Aimé Pez born?
Vraag 2:
Who was one of Aimé Pez's teachers at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp?
Vraag 3:
Which 17th-century Dutch artist's style did Pez sometimes reference in his genre scenes?
Vraag 4:
In which year did Aimé Pez exhibit 'Une partie de cartes' at the Brussels Salon?
Vraag 5:
Where did Aimé Pez die in 1893?