Auguste Donnay (1862 - 1921)
1862-03-23Liège, Belgium1921-07-18Jette, BelgiumBelgium
Auguste Donnay
Auguste Donnay was a Belgian painter, etcher, lithographer and poster artist.
In 1900 he was appointed professor of decorative arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Liège.
In 1905 Auguste Donnay gave a speech at the International Exhibition in Liège in which he tried to define a Walloon spirit in painting, which he opposed to the spirit of Flemish painting.
He illustrated many books, including dramatic works by Maurice Maeterlinck.
Date and place of birt: | 23 march 1862, Liège, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 18 july 1921, Jette, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre |
Art style: | Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Modern art |