Background
Longpre, Paul De was born on April 18, 1855 in Lyons, France. Son of Victor and Theresia (Pinchaud) deL.
Longpre, Paul De was born on April 18, 1855 in Lyons, France. Son of Victor and Theresia (Pinchaud) deL.
Educated Public school, Paris, till 12 years old.
Distinguished as painter of flowers. When 12 years old began to paint flowers on fans in Paris. Had first oil paintings accepted at Paris Salon, 1876.
Failure of large Paris bank ruined him, and in 1890 came to New New York
Made his first exhibition of only flower paintings at American Art Galleries, 1896. Annual exhibitions thereafter.
Moved to Los Angeles, 1899, and in 1901 built residence at Hollywood, Los Angeles Company, with 3 acres of flower gardens.
Married Josephine Estievenard, March, 1874.