Louise De Hem facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Louise de Hem
Louise De Hem: Self Portrait (1890)
Born	10 Dec 1866 (1866-12-10) Ieper
Died	22 November 1922 (aged 55) Vorst
Occupation	Belgian artist

Louise de Hem (1866–1922) was a talented painter from Belgium. She was born in Ypres, a city in Belgium. Louise started painting at a young age. Her artistic skills were noticed by Théodore Ceriez, who was also a painter. He was married to Louise's sister, Hélène. Back then, women couldn't easily join art schools. So, Théodore taught Louise himself. In 1885, her painting called De Oesters (The Oysters) was shown at an art show in Spa. A famous painter named Jules Breton saw her work. He told her to go to Paris to learn even more about art.

Early Life and Art Training

From 1887 to 1891, Louise de Hem lived mostly in Paris, France. There, she studied art with famous teachers like Alfred Stevens. In 1891, she moved back to Ypres. She shared an art studio with Théodore Ceriez.

Creating Art and Gaining Fame

Soon, Louise started getting requests to paint people's pictures. These are called portraits. She also painted still lives, which are pictures of objects like fruit or flowers. She often showed her paintings at big art shows in Paris. These shows were called the Salon de la Societé des Artistes Français.

Exhibitions and Awards

Louise de Hem's art became known around the world. In 1893, she showed her paintings at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, USA. Her work was displayed in the Palace of Fine Arts and The Woman's Building.

International Recognition

In 1900, Louise was the only Belgian painter to show her art at a special Women's Exhibition in London. Two years later, in 1902, she joined the Women's International Art Club. This was a group for women artists from different countries. In 1904, she won a gold medal in Paris for her painting called "De Japanse Pop" (The Japanese Doll). This was a very important award.

Later Life and Legacy

In 1904, Théodore Ceriez passed away. After this, Louise moved to Vorst, a town near Brussels. She lived there with her mother and sister. Their new home was an Art Nouveau house, designed by Ernest Blerot.

Marriage and Retirement

In 1908, Louise de Hem married Frédéric Lebbe, who was an engineer. In 1911, she received a special honor called a knighthood. This meant she was recognized for her great achievements. She showed her paintings for the last time in 1915. After World War I, she stopped painting. Louise de Hem died in 1922 when she was 56 years old. Five years later, her sister Hélène gave 49 of Louise's paintings to the city of Ypres. This way, many people can still enjoy her beautiful art today.

Gallery

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  An Old Woman (1888)

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  The Stray Chicken (1891)

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  After the Procession (1892)

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  The Black Cat (1902)

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  The Japanese Doll (1904)

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  Pandora's Box (1910)

See also

In Spanish: Louise de Hem para niños