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Donnay, Auguste (1862-1921)

A painter and illustrator from Liège, Auguste Donnay began his career by designing numerous posters for the printer and editor Bénard. In 1900, he was nominated Professor of Decorative Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Liège. He settled shortly after in Méry (Esneux) a small village in the valley of the Ourthe. This was to be an important source of inspiration to him. He painted numerous undulating landscapes of the Meuse valley. He also illustrated numerous books.

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