Balthazar Solvyns
Deceased Person
1760 – 1824
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Who was Balthazar Solvyns?
Frans Balthazar Solvyns was a Flemish marine painter and journeyman artist, who lived in Calcutta between 1791 and 1803. He is considered one of the early pioneers in the field of print-making in India, along with Thomas Daniell.
His collection of etchings provide a portrait of Calcutta's 18th century history, and the people of Bengal, including their occupations, festivals, and daily life. He was appointed as the Captain of the Port in recognition of his accomplishments as an artist by William I of the Netherlands.
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