Jules De Bruycker: Artist from Ghent in the spotlight

Ghent-born artist Jules De Bruycker was one of the most pioneering graphic artists in Belgium in the early 20th century. He was primarily known as an etcher and graphic artist. But a core aspect of his oeuvre that is less well-known are his drawings. With this exhibition, the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) is changing that.

After a career spanning 40 years, De Bruycker left behind an oeuvre of 309 individual prints. The MSK in Ghent is presenting 150 of them in this exhibition, allowing visitors to discover the visual world of Jules De Bruycker through drawings, watercolours and gouaches. Works that highlight his technical mastery, powers of observation and inventiveness, all of which made him a unique and original artist.

Join us on a walk through the bustling heart of Ghent and discover the city through the eyes of artist Jules De Bruycker (1870–1945). This masterful graphic artist created timeless drawings and prints with his sharp pen and great love of city life. On this walk, you will visit six special locations closely linked to his life and work.