Charles Augustin Wauters | |
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Born | Charles Augustin Wauters 23 April 1808 |
Died | 4 November 1869
Mechelen, Belgium | (aged 61)
Education |
Academy of Mechelen Academy of Antwerp |
Occupation | Painter |
Charles Augustin Wauters (23 April 1808, Boom – 4 November 1869, Mechelen) was a Belgian painter and engraver.
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]
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