Henri De Groux

Henri De Groux was an artist active during the final decade of the 19th century, with his documented creative period spanning 1889 to 1898. His output consisted mainly of graphic art, with eleven prints and one drawing represented in major institutional holdings.

Thematically, De Groux’s work focused on dramatic, sometimes violent, or overtly religious subjects. Key examples of his printmaking include the unsettling scene of Harvests: The Pillage and the biblical drama of Christ Among His Tormentors. He also produced compositions focused on military figures, such as Standard Bearer, and rural distress, evidenced by the related titles The Vintages!: Place of Devestation and The Vintages!: The Abandoned Vine.

The significance of Henri De Groux prints and drawings is established by their inclusion in prominent international collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and the National Gallery of Art. Due to the age of these compositions, many are held in the public domain, allowing for the reproduction of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for historical reference and study.