Louis Dewis
Belgian Post-Impressionist painter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis Dewis (1872–1946)[1] was the pseudonym of Belgian Post-Impressionist painter Louis DeWachter,[1] who was also an innovative and highly successful businessman. He helped organize and managed the first department store chain.
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Louis Dewis | |
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Born | Isidore Louis DeWachter (1872-11-01)1 November 1872[1] |
Died | 5 December 1946(1946-12-05) (aged 74)[1] Biarritz, France |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | L’innondation, 1920 Port of Villefranche, 1930 |
Awards | Légion d'honneur Chevalier (Knight) 1932 (France) Grande Médaille de la Reconnaissance française Officier d'Académie Officier de l'Instruction Publique Lauréat du Salon des Artistes Français Médaille de la Société d'Instruction et d'Education Populaire Order of Leopold II King Albert Medal San'f al-Talet (Officer) (Tunisia)[1] |
Patron(s) | Georges Petit |
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