Adolf Alexander Dillens

Who was Adolf Alexander Dillens?

Adolf Alexander Dillens, a Belgian genre-painter, was born at Ghent in 1821, and received instruction from his elder brother Hendrik Dillens. His first works were of an historical nature, but he afterwards devoted himself to pictures illustrating Zealand peasant life. He died in 1877. Amongst his best works are:

The Gossip at the Window.

Taking Toll at the Bridge.

Asking in Marriage.

A Fair at Westcapelle.

A Ball at Goes

The Juggler.

Skaters.

Recruiting: Austrian Soldiers halting at a Tavern.