A Life in Ghent
Born in Ghent, Belgium, Auguste Dael was a painter and a patron of the arts. The son of Charles Dael and Flore Adèle Van Duyn, he was trained by Jozef Geirnaert. His artistic career saw him exhibiting at the Salon de Gand starting in 1847, and he remained a regular presence at various Belgian triennial salons until 1893. His reach extended to the Paris salons and the international exhibition in Tunis, where he was awarded a gold medal.
Beyond his own canvas, Dael used his fortune to support the artistic journeys of Gustave Vanaise and Rodolphe Wytsman to Paris and Italy. His involvement in the art community was significant; he served as the president of the Cercle artistique et littéraire de Gand and as vice-president of the Union des artistes gantois. He passed away in Ghent.
Artistic Works and Exhibitions
Dael's repertoire focused on portraits and genre scenes. His notable works include L'Eden, Le Repos, Le Premier bain, and Illusions perdues. His allegory Pénélope, exhibited in Antwerp in 1893, was noted for its poetic quality and light. Other works showcased in various salons include Les Petits voleurs, Mademoiselle Lilie en Pierrot, and Les Papillons.
His exhibitions spanned several major venues, including:
Questions & Answers
How do I find works by Auguste Dael in a specific palette?
Auguste Dael's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
In which historical period did Auguste Dael work?
Auguste Dael worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Auguste Dael?
Auguste Dael was born in Ghent in 1828.
Is there a 3D virtual tour of Auguste Dael's works?
The 3D Museum of Auguste Dael is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
