Post 187 -by Gautam Shah
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SUNDAY Feature on ART of Architecture
Hendrik Frans Schaefels (Henri François Schaefels - Rik Schaefels 1827-1904) was a romantic painter, draughtsman and engraver from Antwerp. He was known for his seascapes, cityscapes, genre paintings, landscapes with figures and history paintings. He was highly esteemed in Europe for his representations of historic naval battles.
Schaefels began his career with Romantic art, popular at the time. His early work, consisted mainly of cityscapes of Antwerp and genre scenes. He is now mainly remembered for his seascapes, often representing the historical events such as sea battles.
Schaefels made many sketches which served as studies for his paintings. He spent much of his time, outdoors drawing the ships and related activities in the port of Antwerp. He included notes that provide historical information on maritime and river transport activities of the time. His drawings are carefully done and picturesque. Schaefels was a good engraver. .
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