Carolus-Duran (Charles-Auguste-Emile Durant)

Carolus-Duran, born Charles-Auguste-Émile Durant in France in 1837, was a prominent painter associated with the Realism movement. He gained recognition for his portraiture and innovative techniques, which emphasized naturalism and the effects of light. Duran was a significant figure in the Parisian art scene and served as a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts, influencing a generation of artists, including John Singer Sargent. His work was exhibited at the Salon, where he received numerous accolades, solidifying his reputation. Carolus-Duran passed away in 1917, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of portrait painting.