Combining traditional elements with atmospheric effects in the Impressionistic manner, his decorative style was easily accepted, and for more than half a century he was ranked with the best of the middle-of-the-road artists. He became director of the ÉcoleEcole des Beaux-Arts and received numerous official honors.
Education
He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, studied with Jean Bremond and was influenced by Alexandre Cabanel.