• Period:
  Impressionism 1860-1880
• Origin:
  France
• Subject:
  Cityscapes
• Artist:
  Laloue, Galien

French (1854-1941)
Signed
Gouache on Paper

Canvas: 8 1/2" high x 13" wide
Framed: 15 1/8" high x 19 1/4" wide

Eugene Galien-Laloue is best known for his picturesque representations of Parisian streets during the Belle Epoque. Born in Paris with the name Eugene Galiany, he later changed it in 1877 as a tribute to his teacher Charles Laloue. A trained architect, Galien-Laloue's renderings of Paris contain a detailed perspective that raises him above any other street scene painters.

Galien-Laloue's works were highly regarded among Parisians as well as tourists for their postcard-like attributes. Laloue (also known as Jacques Lievin) served as a military illustrator during the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, creating exquisite watercolors. Today his beautiful works, especially his gouaches, are treasured by many as artistic jewels.

Member des Artistes Francais
References:
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Benezit