International contemporary art platform31.07.1889–03.01.1972
Frans Masereel
Frans Masereel was a Belgian artist born on July 31, 1889, in Blankenberge. He is recognized as a master of large graphic cycles—"graphic novels"—and a representative of left-wing expressionism. He worked in various artistic fields including printmaking and illustration.
Biography
Frans Masereel was born on July 31, 1889, in the city of Blankenberge, Belgium. Throughout his life, he was a versatile artist engaged in printmaking, drawing, illustration, and watercolor painting. Masereel is considered one of the representatives of left-wing expressionism and is chiefly known as a master of large graphic cycles, often referred to as graphic novels. Various sources list his professional activities as including work as a graphic artist, printmaker, ex-libris designer, and figure in the visual arts. Frans Masereel passed away on January 3, 1972, in the city of Avignon. His creative work and biographical details are confirmed by several authoritative sources, such as the Wikidata database and Wikipedia articles.
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