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Louis Gallait

Belgian painter

Died when: 77 years 194 days (930 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Louis Gallait

Louis Gallait (9 or 10 May 1810 – 20 November 1887) 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.


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