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Henri Pierre Picou

1824present

French painter belonging to the French Neo-classical school of painting of the second half of the 19th century. A student of Paul Delaroche in Paris, he befriends the artists Jean-Léon Gérôme and Charles Gleyre and his style will show their influence. A painter of historical subjects, allegories and genre scenes, from 1847 onwards he becomes a regular exhibitor at the French Salon where he is rewarded twice, in 1848 and 1857.

2 artworks in collection

Works

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18801881
Museum
Young Women Bathing

Young Women Bathing

Private collection1880
The Nymphs

The Nymphs

Private collection1881