Jean Béraud

Jean Béraud (January 12th, 1849 Saint Petersbourg - October 4th,1935 Paris) was a French impressionist painter.

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January 12th - 1849 - Saint Petersbourg - October 4th - 1935 - Paris - Impressionist - Painter

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His father was a sculptor and was probably working on the site of Saint-Isaac Cathedral when Jean was born.

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The works of Béraud, a disciple of Léon Bonnat, were exhibited at the Salon for the first time in 1872, but he only gained some recognition in 1876, with his "On the way back from the funeral". He painted many scenes of Parisian daily life during the Belle Époque. He received the Légion d'honneur in 1894.

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Léon Bonnat - Salon - 1872 - 1876 - Belle Époque - Légion d'honneur - 1894

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