August De Wilde

August De Wilde was a Belgian painter.
He was born on 2 June 1819 in Lokeren and moved to Sint-Niklaas with his parents in 1833. He completed his studies at the local drawing school, graduating with acclamation. He continued his studies at the Antwerp Academy. There, he also distinguished himself. He moved to Antwerp and in 1851 he replaced Jan De Loose as director of the drawing school of Sint-Niklaas.
Many paintings by this artist are known. These include domestic scenes, portraits, and altarpieces.
The works of De Wilde could be found for example in the hall of the town hall of Sint-Niklaas, and in the place of prayer of the choristers of the abbey of Rozendaal, in Waasmunster. He won the 1870 Dunkirk painting competition with the painting Love in the Moonlight.