About Thomas Gaal
Lived 1739 – 1817 (aged 78). Thomas Gaal was a Dutch painter.
Thomas Gaal (ca. 1739–1817) was a North Netherlandish painter of portraits, birds, and flowers. He was born at Dendermonde. He fixed his residence at Middelburg, and was one of the founders and directors of the Academy in that town. J. Perkois, J. H. Koekkoek, and S. De Koster were his pupils. He died at Middelburg in 1817. The painter Pieter Gaal was his son.
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Who was Thomas Gaal?
Flemish painter (1739-1817)
When was Thomas Gaal born?
Thomas Gaal was born on 9 July 1739 in Dendermonde.
When did Thomas Gaal die?
Thomas Gaal died on 16 July 1817 in Middelburg.
What was Thomas Gaal's occupation?
Thomas Gaal was a painter.
What nationality was Thomas Gaal?
Thomas Gaal was Dutch.
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