Louis Halle (1810 - 1887)
1810-05-10Tournai, Belgium1887-11-20Schaerbeek, BelgiumBelgium
Louis Halle
Louis Gallait was a Belgian painter. He lay at the basis of a revival of history painting in Belgium. He earned his reputation especially with the large painting of Charles V's abdication. Gallait's works were esteemed because of their realism, faithfulness of the costumes and color composition of his paintings. He was also a distinguished portrait painter.
Date and place of birt: | 10 may 1810, Tournai, Belgium |
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Date and place of death: | 20 november 1887, Schaerbeek, Belgium |
Nationality: | Belgium |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Romanticism |