Charles Augustin Wauters
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Born
23 April 1808
Charles Augustin Wauters
23 April 1808
Died4 November 1869 (aged 61)
Mechelen, Belgium
OccupationPainter
Charles Augustin Wauters | |
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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 |
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]
