Fernand Edmond Jean Marie Khnopff (Grembergen near Dendermonde, September 12, 1858 – Brussels, November 12, 1921) was a Belgian symbolist painter. Although not a very open man and a rather secluded personality, he already achieved cult status during his life. Acknowledged and accepted, he received the Order of Leopold. His sister, Marguerite, was one of his favourite subjects. His most famous painting is probably The Caress (L'Art ou Des Caresses). His art often portrayed a recurring theme found in symbolist art: the dualistic vision of woman as either 'femme fatale' or angelic woman.
[Oil on canvas, 31.5 x 31.5 inches]
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