Painting "saint Monica" By Edouard Dumoulin (1898-1973), French Painter

Édouard Dumoulin (1898-1973), a French painter, created a remarkable copy of "Saint Monica", inspired by the original work by Alexandre Cabanel, a 19th century academic master. This painting, measuring 101 x 81 cm, is exhibited in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, a place dear to the artist. The work has benefited from a relining, testifying to the importance given to its preservation and the attention paid to its conservation in the local heritage. Dumoulin, faithful to figurative traditions, brings to this painting a personal touch that makes it a unique artistic testimony, while honoring the elegance and spiritual depth of Cabanel. This painting, combining technical mastery and sensitivity, remains a central element of the cultural and religious heritage of La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, attracting both art lovers and visitors curious to discover a moving interpretation of a classical masterpiece.