Paul Tavernier
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Paul Tavernier (31 January 1852, Paris - 1943, Fontainebleau) was a French painter who specialized in hunting scenes and animals.
Biography
He was a student of
In 1883, he became a member of the
He was not only an admirer of the area where he chose to paint, he also became involved in the municipal affairs of Fontainebleau, participating in projects to develop the city and preserve its environment. Among other things, he helped to create the Golf de Fontainebleau and decorated its club house. Later, he created murals for the municipal theatre, depicting King Louis XV on a hunt.[1]
In 1901, as an amateur horseman, he was one of the founders of the local racing society; helping to renew the Hippodrome De La Solle , which had been built in 1862.[1]
He received bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 and, in 1905, a second-class medal at an exhibition of the École des Paysagistes.
He was last heard from in 1943, during World War II. A street in Fontainebleau bears his name.
References
- ^ a b c d Paul Tavernier, official website
External links
- More works by Tavernier @ ArtNet