Philibert Léon Couturier (1823-1901) French School 19th Century

巴比松派（法語：École de Barbizon）是1830年到1840年在法國興起的鄉村風景畫派。Philibert Léon Couturier  (Châlons-sur-Saône 1823 - Saint-Quentin 1901) is an animal painter and a famous portrait painter of the 19^th century. Born on May 26^th, 1823 in Chalon-sur-Saône, this son of vinegar-maker is allowed in the School of Fine Arts of Paris in 1844.

Connected to the School of Barbizon, close friend of Théophile Gautier, he becomes a portrait and animal painter. He is particularly considered as the skill of his art to represent poultry and farmyards. A part of his works is hung in the museums of Chalon-sur-Saône (Denon museum), Saint-Quentin (Antoine Lécuyer museum), Montpelier, Nice, Reims and Poitiers.

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Original molded plaster gilt frame