léon joseph florentin bonnat (1833 - 1922)

Léon Bonnat (1833-1922): French Realist painter famed for portraits & religious scenes influenced by Spanish masters. Professor at École des Beaux-Arts, mentor to Sargent & Toulouse-Lautrec.

Musée Des Beaux (Bésonçon, France)

Discover Besançon’s Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie – France’s oldest public museum! Explore Egyptian artifacts, European paintings & unique 19th/21stC architecture. A must-see for art & history buffs!