Memorial · Brussels

Henri Logelain

Photograph at the Henri Logelain Memorial
Photograph: GdML, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This memorial plaque commemorates Henri Logelain, an artist from Ixelles. It serves as a permanent tribute to his life and work, providing a public record of his contribution to the local artistic landscape. The plaque stands as a simple yet poignant reminder of his presence within the community and his dates of life, ensuring his memory endures for future generations. It reflects a common practice of honouring individuals who have made significant cultural contributions to their hometowns or regions, offering a focal point for remembrance.

The memorial plaque for Henri Logelain is part of a broader tradition of public commemoration in Brussels, where individuals of local or national significance are often honoured through such installations. These markers frequently highlight figures from the arts, sciences, or civic life, reflecting a community's values and its history. The practice of erecting plaques to notable citizens became particularly prevalent in the 19th and 20th centuries, aiming to preserve their legacy and inform the public about their achievements. This specific plaque places Logelain within this esteemed lineage of recognised local talents.

The memorial is a plaque located in Brussels. Visitors can find it within the urban environment of the city, likely affixed to a building or wall. It offers an opportunity for quiet reflection on the life of Henri Logelain. As a publicly accessible memorial, it can be viewed at any time, allowing individuals to pause and consider the artist's legacy. Respectful conduct is encouraged for all visitors to maintain the solemnity and integrity of the commemorative site.

Inscription

“Henri Logelain / Peintre Ixellois / 1889 - 1968”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Brussels.

Background

Henri Logelain / Peintre Ixellois / 1889 - 1968

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

Nearby locations in Brussels

Browse all memorials in Brussels

Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

Editorial descriptions, photography and tribute links are original TributeLegacy work, layered on top of the open data.

Directions to here