Charles Verlat

Michel Marie Charles Verlat (* November 24, 1824 in Antwerp, † October 23, 1890 ) was a Belgian painter.

At the Art Academy was, inter alia, his hometown Verlat Pupil of Nicaise de Keyser. With his support, he was later able to study in Paris. His reputation established the picture " au loup" (1861 to the Antwerp exhibition), which represents a battle between farmers and a wolf.

In addition to the animal image he cultivated later the history painting. His major works in this field are: " the taking of Jerusalem by Godfrey of Bouillon " ( in the Museum at Brussels ), "The Wedding at Cana ", which distinguished by fine composition "Funeral for the body of Christ" and " Mary with the four Evangelists " ( Museum of Antwerp ). From his animal images representing partly dramatic, partly humorous scenes with great truth to nature, are emphasized: " Lion Hunt ", "Battle for the loot ", "bad neighborhood ", " flock of sheep with shepherd girl ", " waiting for the Lord " or " monkey, in front of the mirror shaving. "

1869 Verlat was appointed professor at the Grand Ducal Saxon School of Arts in Weimar, but put just a few years resigned and became a professor at the Academy in Antwerp. His former pupil Henry van de Velde was the founder of the School of Applied Arts in Weimar in 1907.

A 1875 made ​​oriental journey gave him the material for images of the people living in Palestine. His paintings are characterized by broad brushwork and strong color.

Four weeks before his 66th birthday died Charles Verlat on October 23, 1890, found his final resting place in the cemetery Schoonselhof in Antwerp.