Henri Pierre Picou
1824 – present
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
Private collection1880
The Nymphs
Private collection1881