Son of a decorative painter, specialized in mural frescoes, he trained as a painter with his older brother before continuing his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Living and sharing his brother's studio, he then decided to pursue his career alone in Paris.

In the 18th, born the fashion of the "singeries": humorous paintings featuring dressed signs.
He takes up this tradition, with a more modern touch, in which he excels.

At the same time, he specializes in small works representing dogs in close-up.

Throughout his career he participated in the most important Salons of his time and his works can be seen today in the Museum of Dunkirk, the Petit-Palais in Paris, in Canada...