Moortgat, Achilles - bust - head Beethoven - sculpture - signed

Achilles Jan Frans Moortgat (1881–1957) was a Belgian sculptor whose works can be found in various public spaces. Here are some well-known locations:

1. Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium :

   • Sculpture of Cardinal Mercier : Located near the church of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, this statue is a well-known work by Moortgat.

2. Sint-Gillis (Brussels), Belgium :

   • Monument to the Victims of the First World War : This monument stands on the Parvis de Saint-Gilles and was created by Moortgat.

3. Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium :

   • Sculptures in the Ixelles Cemetery : Moortgat created several sculptures in the Ixelles Cemetery, including some funerary monuments.

4. Brussels, Belgium :

   • Various public monuments and statues : Moortgat left several works in Brussels, including various monuments and busts that can be found in parks and public squares.

These locations are just a selection of his works in public space. Moortgat's works can be found in various Belgian cities and towns and include both religious and secular themes. In Kleve at the Ehrenfriedhof there is a figure stele made of artificial stone, the Capuchin Cross. He also created the statue "Rosa Mystica" at the old church in Hau. It is worth consulting local art guides or official city information for more detailed information about the exact locations and descriptions of his works.