The Bruges School

The Bruges School was a community of artists united by their deep love for the enchanting city of Bruges. These talented artists, active for generations, created works that fit within diverse art movements, each piece reflecting the unique spirit of the times and the innovative techniques they employed. The Bruges Art Academy and its inspiring teachers played a crucial role in nurturing this artistic heritage, with each generation passing on their passion and knowledge to the next.

From approximately 1850 to 1980, this remarkable group comprised hundreds of painters, some of whom became professional artists (though not always successfully), while others embraced their passion as dedicated amateurs. They gathered at art academies such as Kring 46, Iris, Lumière, and the West Flemish Art Circle, fostering a rich artistic dialogue. Many artists, including renowned painters from France and the Netherlands, were drawn to Bruges to capture the charming scenes on canvas. Our collection proudly showcases the beautiful works of these artists, each one testifying to their unique style and the era in which they lived. At Brugarto, we are passionate about making these extraordinary works of art accessible to everyone. Come and experience the breathtaking beauty of Bruges, beautifully captured on canvas in our collection!

Below you will find some of the painters whose work can be found in the Brugarto collection.

Flori Van Acker, Charles Verbrugghe, August Costenoble, Andrée Algrain, Miel Verrecas, Albrecht De Vriendt, Emile Rommelaere, Marguerite Aers, Edmond Van Hove, Florimond Aerts, Roger Verbrugghe, Bernard Bosschaert, Renaat Bosschaert, René De Pauwtsaert, Jules Rovetsa, Jules Walter, Roveter Jonckheere, Leo Mechelaere, Leon Dieperinck, Georges De Sloovere, Maurice Van Middel, Leo Vandersmissen, Jozef Middeleer, Guillaume Michiels, Julien Schaeverbeke, Georges De Craecke, Maurits Dousselaere, Albert Goethals, Marcel Van Loocke, Lion Pouelpaert, Aimé Bellpaert, Charles Van Middeleer Jules Fonteyne, Julien Fagel, José Storie, Jef Van de Fackere, Jérome De Pauw, Wolvens, Dora Rommelaere, Christien Fonteyne-Poupaert, Rik Slabbinck, Luc Peire, Adriaan Vandewalle, Jacques La Mair, René De Pauw, Armand Jamar, Albert De Vadermme, Robert De Vader, Roger, Alvo Bloom Gobron, Joseph Verhenneman, Emile Verbrugge, Jos Rotsaert, Joe English, Maurice Monballieu, Nand Depondt, André Penninck, Jules Danlos, Leo Vandekerckhove, René Vanden Berghe, Frank Brangwyn, Alfred Van Neste, Philomène Lauwerijssen, Fernand Coevoet, Achille Simonson,........