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Timoléon Marie Lobrichon, a famous son of the French soil, saw the light of day on April 26, 1831 in Cornod and said goodbye to the same in 1914. Lobrichon excelled in his career as a painter and illustrator, leaving a lasting impression especially through his depictions of childhood.
Throughout his biography, Lobrichon revealed a wealth of artistic skills and visionary creativity. He learned the subtle techniques of painting under the expert guidance of Francois Edouard Picot, a master of his time. In 1856, Lobrichon surprised everyone with a humorous drawing in the Italian style entitled "Histoire de Mr. Tuberculus," a pictorial narrative of the adventures of a dreamy boy with a remarkably large nose. Around this time, he created a number of portraits for the prestigious L'Album du Gaulois.
A skilled history, portrait, and genre painter, Lobrichon was best known for his compositions focusing on children. They were widely reproduced as engravings by the international house of Goupil & Cie and thus found worldwide appeal. Notable works from his pen include "Un Coin du Jardin du Luxembourg," "Poucet et Maddy," and the widely reproduced "La Vitrine du Magasin de Toys." However, Lobrichon was known not only for his childhood portraits, but also for his landscape depictions of the Jura and Normandy, and his portrait of Michelet.
In 1883, he received a significant honor: Lobrichon was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor, which further underscored his prominent position in the French art world. Privately, Lobrichon made his home in Elbeuf and maintained a close friendship with the painter Edmond Adolphe Rudaux. The works of Timoléon Marie Lobrichon still constitute an important contribution to the cultural heritage of France and the world.
Timoléon Marie Lobrichon, a famous son of the French soil, saw the light of day on April 26, 1831 in Cornod and said goodbye to the same in 1914. Lobrichon excelled in his career as a painter and illustrator, leaving a lasting impression especially through his depictions of childhood.
Throughout his biography, Lobrichon revealed a wealth of artistic skills and visionary creativity. He learned the subtle techniques of painting under the expert guidance of Francois Edouard Picot, a master of his time. In 1856, Lobrichon surprised everyone with a humorous drawing in the Italian style entitled "Histoire de Mr. Tuberculus," a pictorial narrative of the adventures of a dreamy boy with a remarkably large nose. Around this time, he created a number of portraits for the prestigious L'Album du Gaulois.
A skilled history, portrait, and genre painter, Lobrichon was best known for his compositions focusing on children. They were widely reproduced as engravings by the international house of Goupil & Cie and thus found worldwide appeal. Notable works from his pen include "Un Coin du Jardin du Luxembourg," "Poucet et Maddy," and the widely reproduced "La Vitrine du Magasin de Toys." However, Lobrichon was known not only for his childhood portraits, but also for his landscape depictions of the Jura and Normandy, and his portrait of Michelet.
In 1883, he received a significant honor: Lobrichon was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor, which further underscored his prominent position in the French art world. Privately, Lobrichon made his home in Elbeuf and maintained a close friendship with the painter Edmond Adolphe Rudaux. The works of Timoléon Marie Lobrichon still constitute an important contribution to the cultural heritage of France and the world.