Alexis Van Hamme (12 July 1818,

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- 9 October 1875, Brussels) was a Belgian painter; known primarily for historical

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scenes.

Life and work

He studied at the

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, with

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; both of whom had a decisive influence on his approach to painting. His works consist mainly of interior genre scenes, rendered in great detail. Most of them feature 17th-century settings, in the style of the old

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; especially those known as the

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s. The physical details of his rooms and furnishings owe much to

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. One of his more specifically historical works, "The Entry of

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into Brussels in 1599", was purchased by King Leopold I. His works are still commonly featured at auctions, in Europe and the United States. They have been known to fetch prices up to €40,000 (app. 47,000 US Dollars). Most of his works are privately owned, but some may be seen at the

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("The Laceworker") and the

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("Poultry Seller").The Poultry Seller
@ ArtUK His "Dutch Market" is displayed at the

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References

* Bénézit, ''Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs'', Librairie Gründ, 1976,

External links

More works by Van Hamme
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