Louis Joseph Désiré Crépin "canal In Brussels"

Louis Joseph Désiré Crépin. Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard "canal in Brussels" signed and titled on the back Louis Crépin. Belgian school. 23 X 17.5 cm. Louis Joseph Désiré Crépin (1828-1887) was a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels (Belgium). He began as a sculptor and went to Paris (France) where he met Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). However, it was after his meeting with Eugène Boudin (1824-1898), of whom he became a disciple, that painting took over the main part of his activity. His works are cited: "view of Hal" and "canal in Brussels". The Charlier Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels hold some of his works. Sources: Bénézit dictionary of painters and sculptors. Modern painted and patinated wooden frame. Good condition. 680 euros.