Médard Tytgat

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMédard•Tytgat
Used nameMédard•Tytgat
Born8 February 1871 in Brugge (Bruges), West-Vlaanderen (BEL)
Died11 January 1948 (aged 76 years 11 months 3 days) in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Médard Tytgat was a Belgian painter, lithographer, book illustrator, and poster artist. After spending some time at the academy in Bruges, he began his education at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels in 1890. In 1898, he was one of the founding members of the Labeur group of artists. He became known for his depictions of landscapes, nudes, and portraits, but especially for his graphic work and his posters. His brother Edgard also became a painter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Painting BEL Médard Tytgat
Painting, Open (Olympic) AC
Painting, Open (Olympic) AC
Painting, Open (Olympic) AC