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?
The By Palettes page groups Auguste Dael's artworks by their color palettes.
Is there a chronological account of Auguste Dael?
Auguste Dael's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
How can I see every artwork made by Auguste Dael?
Every work by Auguste Dael on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
What moods do Auguste Dael's artworks express?
Auguste Dael's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
