Frits van den Berghe

Frits van den Berghe (1883-1939) was a Belgian Expressionist painter and printmaker. Born and died in Ghent, he is known for his bold, simplified forms and dark, expressive color palettes. His work often depicts scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and figures in a style that reflects the anxieties and turmoil of the early 20th century. Van den Berghe is best known for his woodcuts, which are characterized by their strong contrasts of light and dark and their use of bold lines.