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Henri van Assche

Henri van Assche: The Painter of Waterfalls Born in Brussels in 1774, Henri van Assche’s life and artistic journey were deeply intertwined with the landscapes of Belgium and beyond. His father, Joseph François Van Assche, a respected brewer and Dean of the Corporation of Brewers, instilled in him not only an appreciation for craftsmanship but also a foundation in design and perspective – skills that would prove crucial to his burgeonin

g talent. While family tradition steered him towards brewing, Henri’s innate artistic inclination led him to formal training under Jean-Baptiste de Roy, followed by invaluable study trips through the picturesque regions of Switzerland and Italy. These formative experiences ignited a profound love for capturing the beauty of nature, particularly the dramatic power and serenity of waterfalls and the industrious charm of water mills – mot…