Alfred William Finch
(1854–1930) finsk målare, keramiker och grafiker
Alfred William Finch (Flanders/Belgium, 1854–1930) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a ceramicist. By year of birth, Alfred William Finch belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Alfred William Finch was born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and died in Helsinki. Alfred William Finch trained at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Alfred William Finch studied under Joseph van Severdonck. Alfred William Finch worked in Helsinki and Porvoo. Wikidata associates Alfred William Finch with Impressionism, Neo-impressionism, and pointillism. Alfred William Finch became a member of Les XX, Septem group, and L'Essor. Alfred William Finch was awarded Knight of the Order of Leopold.
The works belong mainly to the genres landscape painting, genre painting, and still life. The catalogue has 21 works by Alfred William Finch with free images. The dated works span the years 1884–1923. Works by Alfred William Finch are held by Finlands Nationalgalleri, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, UPM-Kymmenes Kulturstiftelse, and Musea Brugge.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Jef Lambeaux, Jan van Beers, Jean Delvin, Hermione von Preuschen, and Rodolphe Ernst.