The Franco-Belgian painter and engraver Karel Vereycken filed for participation in the Henry Raeburn Award taking place in the timeframe of the Greyfriars Edinburgh Art Fair, one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive cultural events bringing together an exceptional roster of established and emerging artists.

If the prize will be attributed on Oct. 24th 2026, Karel’s engraving « Flemish Fisherman », as the works of all other participants, is already visible on the organizer’s website.

Sir Henry Raeburn

Born in Scotland in 1756, he originally apprenticed as a jeweler and goldsmith before turning his talents toward painting. especially portraiture.

While he is arguably the most recognized artist in Scottish history, Raeburn’s work is also world-renowned. Though he spent a few developmental years abroad, Raeburn lived most of his life in Edinburgh, where he worked and painted until his death in 1823. In his lifetime, Raeburn received countless awards and honors, including his election to the Royal Academy in London.