1797, Rouen – 1865, Paris

French painter, portraitist, history painter. Studied at the School of Fine Arts in Paris with Antoine-Jean Gros (from 1817). Awarded the Grand Prix de Rome (1821) and the right to travel to Italy. Exhibited at the Paris Salon (1824–1865). Worked twice in Russia. Director of the Art Museum in Rouen (from 1853).