About The Artist:
Cornelius van Leemputten
Born in Werchter, Cornelius van Leemputten is a Belgian painter predominantly known for his landscapes with sheep, similar to the style of Charles Jacques. He began his painting career without formal training. He was well-known for his barnyard subjects. Van Leemputten eventually became a pupil of the Academy of Antwerpen, though his style remained primarily self-taught. Van Leemputten participated across several international exhibitions and...
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About The Medium:
Oil
Process of painting with pigments with a medium of drying oil as the binder. Commonly used drying oils include linseed oil, poppy seed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil.