In 1863 he offered his 2200 watercolors (half of which Belgian landscapes) to the Belgian government for 4000 franks; the offer was turned down because no one knew where to house the collection.
He offered his 2200 watercolors (half of which Belgian landscapes) to the Belgian government for 4000 franks. This was in 1863. The offer was turned down. No one knew. This was to house the collection.