Lot 51: Adolphe Alexandre Dillens Ghent 1821 - Brussels

Adolphe Alexandre Dillens
Ghent 1821 - Brussels 1877
The flight of Lambert Melisz
Signed and dated 1865 l.r.
Oil on canvas, 70.6 x 49 cm
N.B.:
The Belgian artist Adolphe Alexandre Dillens produced mainly genre works after completing his studies at the academy in Ghent. He was inspired by scenes from everyday life in Zeeland and also by folk tales. His works are characterised by his clear compositions and a use of rich colours.