Roger Raveel

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Grote Markt, Haarlem
by Roger Raveel, 2004

Roger Henri Kamiel,

Belgian painter, whose work is often associated with pop art because of its depiction of everyday objects. Raveel's style evolved throughout his career, from abstract to figurative.[1][2][3]

Raveel was born in

Mérode
. Portraits of his first wife and favourite model Zulma, to whom he was married until her death in 2009, were a running motif throughout his work.

Raveel died on 30 January 2013 in Deinze, at the age of 91.[2] On 15 July 2016, Google Doodle commemorated his 95th birthday.[4]

Works

  • Raveel, Mural 2., 1966, painting on a wall, in the basements of castle Beervelde, Belgium
    Raveel, Mural 2., 1966, painting on a wall, in the basements of castle Beervelde, Belgium
  • Raveel, Ensor, vive la Sociale?, 1976, mural in the Brussels' Merode metro station
    Raveel, Ensor, vive la Sociale?, 1976, mural in the Brussels' Merode metro station
  • Raveel, Hugo Claus monument, 1993, sculpture of stainless steel + poem-line of Hugo Claus, Watou in Belgium
    Raveel, Hugo Claus monument, 1993, sculpture of stainless steel + poem-line of Hugo Claus, Watou in Belgium

References

  1. The Bulletin
    on Xpats.com. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Belga (news agency) (30 January 2013). "Le peintre Roger Raveel décède à l'âge de 91 ans" (in French). RTBF. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Raveel, Roger". Winkler Prins (9 ed.). 1991.
  4. ^ "Roger Raveel's 95th birthday". Google.com. Retrieved 15 July 2016.

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