Constant Bourgeois

Constant Bourgeois was an artist active during the early 19th century, with documented output spanning the years 1803 to 1818. His surviving body of work is primarily comprised of prints, focusing heavily on landscape and topographic views, particularly those capturing scenes across Italy.

Seven of these Constant Bourgeois prints are represented in major museum holdings. The titles indicate a focus on architectural landmarks and detailed natural settings, including the plate Tivoli, plate four from Views and Buildings of Italy, the expansive View of the Coastline of Posilipo at Naples, from Views of Italy, and the specific architectural rendering Zicht op de Engelenburcht met de Engelenbrug te Rome.

The significance of Bourgeois’s work is established by its inclusion in prominent international collections, such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Art Institute of Chicago. As these historical works are often in the public domain, they allow for the production of museum-quality reproductions. This accessibility ensures that these high-quality prints remain available for scholarly review and appreciation.