Gerard van Spaendonck
(1746–1822) Dutch painter (1746–1822)
Gerard van Spaendonck (France, 1746–1822) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Gerard van Spaendonck belongs to the chapter ‘Neoclassicism’ in this site’s history of art.
Gerard van Spaendonck was born in Tilburg and died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris. Gerard van Spaendonck trained at Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Gerard van Spaendonck studied under Willem Jacob Herreyns. Gerard van Spaendonck worked in Antwerp, Breda, Paris, and Tilburg. Gerard van Spaendonck became a member of Académie des beaux-arts. Gerard van Spaendonck was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour. The students included Charlotte Eustace Sophie de Fuligny-Damas and Mélanie de Comoléra.
The works belong mainly to the genre floral painting. The catalogue has 5 works by Gerard van Spaendonck with free images. The dated works span the years 1781–1787. Works by Gerard van Spaendonck are held by Noordbrabants Museum, Fitzwilliam Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Bowes Museum.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Jean-Joseph Taillasson, Jean-Baptiste Huet, Marie-Anne Fragonard, Joseph Boze, and Carl Gustaf Fehrman.