Étienne-François Haro

Étienne-François Haro was a French painter who lived from 1827 to 1897. His professional life encompassed roles as an art dealer, color merchant, paintings restorer, and art collector alongside his practice as an artist. Haro received formal training under two prominent figures of the nineteenth century, studying first with Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and later with Eugène Delacroix. This dual mentorship situated him within significant artistic currents of his time while he maintained a diverse career in the art market. His work and activities reflect a deep engagement with both the creation and circulation of art in France during the nineteenth century.