French, 1852–1929
Henri Gervex (1852–1929) was a French painter who studied under Alexandre Cabanel, Pierre-Nicolas Brisset, and Eugène Fromentin. He began his career painting mythological subjects, often featuring nudes, and gained notoriety at age 26 when his work "Rolla" was rejected from the Salon de Paris for immorality but became highly popular in a private exhibition. Gervex later focused on scenes of contemporary life and received commissions for official paintings and public building decorations, including work at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. He was awarded the Legion of Honour for his contributions.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Henri Gervex · Wikidata Q956102
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