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Emmanuel de La Villeon
(1858-1944)
Etang de Poilley, 1882
Emmanuel de La Villeon
was a French Impressionist painter born in Fougeres. He
arrived in Paris in 1880 to pursue his painting career,
and became associated with the French School style of
painting. He would become well known for his tranquil
landscapes and seascapes, and held his first exhibition
at The Salon des Independents in 1888.
La Chene Dore a Yonville, 1939
La Villeon
continued painting right up until his death at age 86.
It is said that he was one of the last true
Impressionist painters of the era, and while he is
little known outside of France today, remains an
important representative of this movement.
Summertime By the River
Today, La Villeon’s
work is housed all over France, most of which are in the
Musee Emmanuel de La Villeon in his home town of
Fougeres. There are nearly 100 paintings, drawings and
watercolors of his housed at his museum, and perhaps one
in your own home.
