Gustave De Smet

1877–1943 (age 66)

Biography

Gustave De Smet was a leading voice in Belgian expressionism, painting compositions that pulsed with colour, candid emotion, and a deep sense of place, particularly after he settled in Deurle where he co-founded a vibrant artistic circle.

His work continued to evolve even as Europe endured conflict, and he rests at the cemetery of Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle, leaving a legacy that still inspires the Belgian art community.

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Also buried at cimetière de l'église Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle

Jenny Montigny
1875–1937 (age 62)
cimetière de l'église Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle
Jenny Montigny was a painter whose luminous canvases captured the Belgian countryside.
Jef Wauters
1927–2013 (age 86)
cimetière de l'église Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle
Jef Wauters painted with sensitivity to light and the everyday scenes that shaped his region.