Peter Colfs
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pieter Ferdinand "Peter"•Colfs |
| Used name | Peter•Colfs |
| Other names | Pierre |
| Born | 27 September 1906 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 1983 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Peter Colfs was considered to be a Neo-Expressionist, who mainly painted portraits, still lifes, cityscapes and allegorical figures, although he was also known for monumental murals. His most famous work was a tapestry called Triumph of Peace, which was given to the United Nations by the Belgian government in 1954 as a present. He studied at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts from 1923-31, and taught there beginning in 1936. In 1933, he was awarded the Prix de Rome.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | BEL |
Peter Colfs | |||
| Painting, Paintings, Open (Olympic) |