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Self-Portrait by Emile Claus

Self-Portrait

Emile Claus · 1877

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Artist
Emile Claus
Date
1877
Location
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
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Emile Claus

Emile Claus, the 'sun painter' of Belgium, pioneered Luminism, capturing the vibrant light of the Lys river and the everyday life around it.

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