Frans Van Giel

Landscape (campine) by Frans Van Giel

Frans Van Giel (born Franciscus Alexius van Giel; 16 July 1892 – 7 April 1975) was a Belgian painter who was born in Oostmalle and died in Wechelderzande.

Notable achievements and associations

He is called the painter of the Campine and was a friend of the painter Jakob Smits. From 1930 until his death in 1975, he lived in Wechelderzande, and is also buried there.

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Frans Van Giel

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 268008403 ULAN: 500141683 RKD: 101005

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