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Alfred Bastien

A Life Etched in Conflict: The Story of Alfred Bastien Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien, born in 1873, was more than just a Belgian artist; he was a chronicler of his time, a soldier-painter whose canvases bore witness to the tumultuous events of the early 20th century. His life story is inextricably linked with the shifting landscapes of war and remembrance, moving from academic training to the harrowing realities of the First World War

and ultimately culminating in ambitious panoramic depictions of national heroism. Bastien’s journey began within the established art circles of Belgium, where he received his initial education at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Ghent under Jean Delvin before continuing his studies in Brussels with Jean-François Portaels. This foundation instilled in him a classical sensibility and a mastery of technique that would serve as the b…