Is a French painter, originally from Grenoble. Specialized in genre and portrait scenes
Son of a painter, he began his studies at the Beaux-Arts in Paris under the aegis of Adolphe Yvon (classical painter known for his works of battles) He began at the Salon in 1877 and presents his works there regularly. His painting is meticulous.
He attaches as much to the details of the landscape - the branches of the leaves, the dirt road, a perfectly mastered cloudy sky as to that of the characters - their traditional dress, the expression of their faces. - A beautiful classic painting.