Frans Van Giel
Frans Van Giel (born Franciscus Alexius van Giel; 16 July 1892 – 7 April 1975) was a Belgian painter who was born in Oostmalle and died in Wechelderzande.
Notable achievements and associations[]
He is called the painter of the Campine and was a friend of the painter Jakob Smits. From 1930 until his death in 1975, he lived in Wechelderzande, and is also buried there.
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Categories:
- 1892 births
- 1975 deaths
- 20th-century Belgian painters
- People from Malle
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp) alumni
- Belgian painter stubs