Modern
alfred bastien
Born 1873
Died 1955
A Life Etched in Conflict: The Story of Alfred Bastien
Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien, born in 1873, was more than just a Belgian artist; he was a chronicler of his time, a soldier-painter whose canvases bore witness to the tumultuous events of the early 20th century. His life story is inextricably linked with the shifting landscapes of war and remembrance, moving from academic training to the harrowing realities of the First World Wa…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through alfred bastien's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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