The duet, 1850, oil paint on panel, 40 x 35.5 cm, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Charles van Beveren (Mechelen, April 6, 1809 - Amsterdam, September 16, 1850) was an artist originally from Belgium. He produced portraits, story and genre pieces in a romantic style.
Van Beveren followed his studies at the academy of Mechelen and at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp. In 1828 he settled in Amsterdam, where he initially engaged in copying the work of old masters. In 1829 or 1830 he went to Italy, where he stayed for several years, including Florence and Rome. Hence he left for Paris, after which he returned to Amsterdam.
In 1849 he married and became a corresponding member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences. ee of Science.
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