Ferdinand De Braekeleer

Ferdinand De Braekeleer was an artist active across the first half of the nineteenth century, with documented activity spanning the years 1800 to 1844. His represented output consists primarily of graphic works, though institutional records confirm the existence of Ferdinand De Braekeleer paintings.

Nine works by the artist are currently represented in museum collections, including five prints, three drawings, and one painting. The subject matter typically focuses on detailed genre scenes, often capturing domestic interactions or humorous conflicts. Notable titles among his graphic works include Gezelschap op terras buiten herberg, the detailed narrative work Terwijl een vrouw in slaap is gevallen, schilt een oude man aardappels, and the lively depiction Twee figuren jagen op een rat in de voorraadkast. Recurring themes of conflict are evidenced by multiple works titled Twistende figuren die uit een deur- en raamopening hangen.

The study of De Braekeleer's production is supported by institutional holdings, specifically the collection preserved at the Rijksmuseum. Due to their age and historical provenance, many of the prints and drawings by De Braekeleer are now in the public domain, allowing for the widespread dissemination and creation of high-quality prints for scholarly research and exhibition.