Victor Horta
Belgian architect, designer, publicist, teacher and creator of Art Nouveau (1861–1947)
Victor Horta was born on January 6, 1861 in Ghent and died on September 8, 1947 in Brussels, aged 86. Recorded occupations: architect, designer, urban planner, teacher and general contractor. Country of citizenship: Belgium. Associated movements: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Fields of work: architecture. Notable works include “Hôtel Tassel”, “Hôtel Solvay”, “Hôtel van Eetvelde”, “House & Atelier Horta”, “Centre for Fine Arts” and “Maison du Peuple”. Educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Honours include Officer of the Order of the Crown.
- Born
- January 6, 1861 · Ghent
- Died
- September 8, 1947 · Brussels
- Age at death
- 86
- Citizenship
- Belgium
- Occupations
- architect, designer, urban planner, teacher, general contractor
- Movements
- Art Nouveau, Art Deco
- Notable works
- Hôtel Tassel, Hôtel Solvay, Hôtel van Eetvelde, House & Atelier Horta, Centre for Fine Arts, Maison du Peuple
- Education
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels
- Honours
- Officer of the Order of the Crown
- Wikipedia editions
- 54 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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