Portrait of Lucien Begule in his studio - Léonie Michaud (1873-1947)

Léonie Michaud (1873–1947)

A student of Édouard Detaille, a specialist in 19th-century French military painting, Léonie Michaud exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which she became a member in 1894.

Throughout her career, Léonie Michaud has regularly exhibited at Parisian art fairs, where her works have been noted for their sensitivity and the quality of their execution.

Her talent was recognized with a medal at the Salon in 1905, followed by first prize from the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors in 1913. In 1937, she also received the prestigious Pillini Prize, confirming the recognition she enjoyed in French artistic circles

Her work focuses primarily on genre scenes, portraits, and female figures, which she depicts with delicacy and a particular attention to facial expressions and intimate atmospheres.

Our work depicts Lucien Bégule (1845–1935), a master of French stained glass, and the painter.

The angle of the shot and the timing chosen draw us into the intimate atmosphere of a stained-glass workshop.
Both hailing from Lyon, Léonie Michaud, with her characteristic delicacy, shows us the excellence and precision required in stained-glass work, which in the 19th century remained a luxury craft, contributing to France’s global influence.

The vibrant hue of the glass contrasts with the rest of the painting, which features neutral and cool tones. In addition, the workshop with the tools in the foreground illustrates the entire creative process.