Charles Augustin Wauters (23 April 1808, Boom – 4 November 1869, Mechelen) was a Belgian painter and engraver.
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| Born | Charles Augustin Wauters 23 April 1808 |
| Died | 4 November 1869 (aged 61) Mechelen, Belgium |
| Education | Academy of Mechelen Academy of Antwerp |
| Occupation | Painter |
He was born in Boom, Antwerp, on 21 April 1808 or 23 April 1811.[1][2] According to Marc. Eemans he was born in 1809.[2] Wauters painted both genre scenes and religious subjects.[1] He was also an engraver.[1] He studied at the academies of Mechelen (where he later became director) and Antwerp, and also under Philippe-Jacques van Bree.[1] A monument in his honour was unveiled at the St. Andrew's Church in Antwerp.[1] He died in Mechelen on 4 November 1869.[3]
Gallery edit
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Franciscan Monk in Contemplation of the Bible, oil on canvas, 1852 -
Girl in an Italian dress, oil on panel -
The secret passage, oil on canvas
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Wauters, Charles Augustinlocked". Oxford Art Online. doi:10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.B00195016. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Charles Augustin Wauters". RKD.
- ^ Koninklijke kring voor oudheidkunde, letteren en kunst van Mechelen (2001). Handelingen van de Koninklijke kring voor oudheidkunde, letteren en kunst van Mechelen. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
External links edit
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