The Bruges School

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

From around 1850 to 1980, this remarkable group included hundreds of painters. Some became professional artists—not always successfully—while others pursued their passion as dedicated amateurs. They came together in art societies such as Kring 46, Iris, Lumière and the West Flanders Art Circle, creating a rich artistic dialogue. Many artists, including renowned painters from France and the Netherlands, were drawn to the city of Bruges to capture its charming scenes on canvas. Our collection proudly showcases the beautiful works of these artists, each bearing witness 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 is represented in the Brugarto collection.

Flori Van Acker, Charles Verbrugghe, August Costenoble, Andrée Algrain, Miel Verrecas, Albrecht De Vriendt, Emile Rommelaere, Marguerite Aers, Florimond Aerts, Roger Verbrugghe, Bernard Bosschaert, Renaat Bosschaert, René De Pauw, Jules Rotsaert, Octave Rotsaert, Walter Jonckheere, Leo Mechelaere, Leon Dieperinck, Georges De Sloovere, Maurice Van Middel, Leo Van der Smissen, Jozef Middeleer, Guillaume Michiels, Julien Schaeverbeke, Denise Schaeverbeke, Georges De Craecke, Maurits Dousselaere, Albert Goethals, Marcel Van Loocke, Lionel Poupaert, Charles Poupaert, Aimé Van Belleghem, Jules Fonteyne, Julien Fagel, José Storie, Jef Van de Fackere, Jérome De Pauw, HV Wolvens, Dora Rommelaere, Christien Fonteyne-Poupaert, Rik Slabbinck, Luc Peire, Adriaan Vandewalle, Jacques La Mair, René De Pauw, Armand Jamar, Albert De Vadder, Robertine Devooght, Alfons Blomme, Roger Gobron, Joseph Verhenneman, Emile Verbrugge, Jos Rotsaert, Maurice Monballieu, Nand Depondt, André Penninck, Jules Danlos, Leo Vandekerckhove, René Vanden Berghe, Frank Brangwyn, Alfred Van Neste, Philomène Lauwerijssen, Fernand Coevoet, Achille Hennion, Charles Simoen, Felix Constant, André Vlaanderen, Jacques Geûens, Arthur Haegebaert, Corneel Leegenhoek, Lambert Noos, Gustave Anthone, Julien Célos, Gaston Oorlynck, Edmond Van Hove,  Arthur Vrielynck, Leon de Koninck, Leopold Mengé,   ................