Artist
Eugène Giraud
French, 1806–1881
Eugène Giraud was a French French Romanticism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Palace of Versailles. Eugène Giraud was born in Paris.
Pierre François Eugène Giraud (August 8, 1806 – December 28, 1881) was a French painter and engraver. In 1867 he painted one of the best known portraits of writer Gustave Flaubert, now housed at the Palace of Versailles. He also completed a pastel portrait of his friend, Alexandre Dumas, at the height of the novelist's career in 1845.
He won many awards and honors in recognition for his work. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1851 and was promoted to Officer in 1866.
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