Jules-Joseph Lefebvre

Born in Tournan-en-Brie, France, in 1836, Jules-Joseph Lefebvre began his artistic journey at the prestigious École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1852, studying under Léon Cogniet. His talent was quickly recognized, culminating in him winning the coveted Prix de Rome in 1861 for his historical painting, *The Death of Priam*. Lefebvre became a prominent figure in the Parisian art world, exhibiting a remarkable 72 portraits at the Paris Salon between 1855 and 1898. He…