Autobiographical Questionnaire - Aloïs Pieter Paul Hunin

A rare 1841 biographical questionnaire completed by the Belgian painter Aloïs Pieter Paul Hunin, providing a primary source record of his life and career.

This document is a completed biographical questionnaire, titled Vraagpunten, intended for inclusion in the publication De Levens en Werken der Hollandsche en Vlaamsche Kunstschilders, Beeldhouwers, Graveurs en Bouwmeesters by Johannes Immerzeel. Dated 1841, the form provides a primary source record of the life and career of the Belgian painter Aloïs Pieter Paul Hunin. The manuscript is written in a mix of Dutch and French, reflecting the linguistic environment of the nineteenth-century Belgian art scene.

In his own hand, Hunin details his origins in Malines, his training under the master Brakelaer, and his travels to Paris. The document serves as a rare glimpse into the administrative side of the art world during this period, where biographical data was collected directly from practitioners to compile encyclopaedic records. The handwriting is clear, demonstrating the formal script expected of a professional artist of the era. The inclusion of his signature and the mention of his marriage to Jeannette De Keyser provide personal context to his professional identity.

As a historical artefact, this print offers an authentic look at the documentation processes used by historians in the mid-nineteenth century. It is an ideal piece for those interested in art history, archival materials, or the personal records of European painters. The layout follows the rigid structure of the printed questionnaire, with handwritten responses filling the designated fields. This item is a reproduction of the original archival document, preserving the texture and character of the aged paper and ink.