Belgian, 1823–1906
Alfred Stevens (1823–1906) was a Belgian painter recognized for his detailed depictions of fashionable women in modern settings. Born in Brussels to a family active in the arts, he studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels before moving to Paris for further training. Early in his career, he gained notice with a painting highlighting the hardships of the poor, but he later became successful for his realistic portrayals of upper-middle class Parisian life, influenced by 17th-century Dutch genre painting. His works were exhibited in major salons, earning him critical and popular acclaim.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Alfred Stevens (painter) · Wikidata Q773855
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