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Constantin Meunier | |
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![]() Self-portrait, 1885 | |
Born | Etterbeek, Belgium | 12 April 1831
Died | 4 April 1905 Ixelles, Belgium | (aged 73)
Occupation(s) | Painter, sculptor |
Constantin Meunier (French pronunciation: [kɔ̃stɑ̃tɛ̃ mønje]; 12 April 1831 – 4 April 1905) was a Belgian painter and sculptor. He made an important contribution to the development of modern art by elevating the image of the industrial worker, docker and miner to an icon of modernity. His work is a reflection of the industrial, social and political developments of his day and represents a compassionate and committed view of man and the world.[1]