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The 6 Most Famous Constant Montald Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Constant Montald in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Constant Montald left, the most famous is Lovers (1885), in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent. Close behind it come The Human Struggle (1885) and Dancing Nymphs (1898). Our catalog holds 6 works by Constant Montald; the gallery has kept the 6 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1862 – 1944, Ghent
Most works: Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
Constant Montald's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Constant Montald's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Constant Montald | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) |
Ghent | 3 | Lovers, The Human Struggle, Nude Study |
 Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium |
Brussels | 3 | Dancing Nymphs, The Boat of the Ideal, Fountain of Inspiration |
Constant Montald decade by decade: the original that defines each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Collectors' questions about Constant Montald's paintings
Which work is Constant Montald most famous for?Reveal the answer
Lovers (1885), Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent. The Human Struggle (1885) and Dancing Nymphs (1898) come next.
What age was Constant Montald when Lovers was made?Reveal the answer
23 years old: Lovers dates from 1885, and Constant Montald was born in 1862.
How many paintings did Constant Montald leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 6 works by Constant Montald, dated from 1885 to 1907.
In which museums do Constant Montald's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) (Ghent) and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Brussels). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Constant Montald paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1880s: 2 of the 6 works on this page were made then, Lovers among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Constant Montald?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Lovers (1885) and the latest The Boat of the Ideal (1907).
Which Constant Montald works hang at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)?Reveal the answer
Lovers, The Human Struggle and Nude Study: the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent holds 3 of the works on this page.
Constant Montald: life and work
The Life and Art of Constant Montald
Born in Ghent, Belgium, Constant Montald was a versatile artist who worked as a painter, sculptor, muralist, draftsperson, and teacher. His early education began at the technical school of Ghent, where he studied decorative painting, while simultaneously attending evening classes at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. His talent was recognized early when he won a competition and a grant that allowed him to study in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts. During this period, he created his first monumental canvas, The Human Struggle, which was later donated to the city of Ghent and displayed in the Palace of Justice.
Montald's career was marked by significant achievements, including winning the Belgian Prix de Rome for his work Diagoras in triumph carried by his sons, victors of the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece. His travels took him through Italy and Egypt, and he spent time working in Rome. His artistic output included large-scale works such as Social Contradictions and The Eolian Harps. In 1896, he began a long tenure as a professor of decorative arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, a position he held until 1932. His students included notable Belgian painters such as René Magritte and Paul Delvaux.
Style and Monumental Works
As his career progressed, Montald's style evolved from being influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood toward a focus on integrating humanity with floral environments. His later works often featured:
Montald was a co-founder of the group L'art monumental, which promoted a decorative monumental style connected to architecture. His contributions to public spaces included designs for the Jubelpark Complex and decorative canvases for the Leuven Theater. Other notable works include The Nest, various portraits of Emile Verhaeren, and stained glass window designs. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Belgium and was knighted into the Legion of Honour for his work France and Belgium suckle their children on the Fount of Goodness and Justness.