Constantin Meunier
Constantin Meunier (12 April 1831 – 4 April 1905) was a Belgian painter and sculptor. He made an important contribution to the development of modern art by elevating the image of the industrial worker, docker and miner to an icon of modernity. His work is a reflection of the industrial, social and political developments of his day and represents a compassionate and committed view of man and the world.
Constantin Meunier | |
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Self-portrait, 1885 | |
| Born | 12 April 1831 Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Died | 4 April 1905 (aged 73) Ixelles, Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, sculptor |
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