Henri-Paul Motte

Henri-Paul Motte
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(1846–1922) French painter (1846-1922)

Henri-Paul Motte (France, 1846–1922) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Henri-Paul Motte belongs to the chapter ‘Impressionism’ in this site’s history of art.

Henri-Paul Motte was born in Paris and died in Bourg-la-Reine. Henri-Paul Motte studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme. Henri-Paul Motte was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour.

The best-known works include ‘Le Cheval de Troie’, ‘Richelieu on the Sea Wall of La Rochelle’, and ‘The Fiancée of Belus’. The catalogue has 3 works by Henri-Paul Motte with free images. The dated works span the years 1881–1885. Works by Henri-Paul Motte are held by Musée d'Orsay and Musée des Beaux-Arts de La Rochelle.

Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Carl Schuch, Joseph Blanc, Isidore Verheyden, Oscar Roty, and Otto Lessing.