Paul César Helleu
(1859–1927) fransk målare
Paul César Helleu (France, 1859–1927) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a draughtsman. By year of birth, Paul César Helleu belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Paul César Helleu was born in Vannes and died in 7th arrondissement of Paris. Paul César Helleu trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris and Lycée Chaptal. Paul César Helleu studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme. Paul César Helleu worked in Paris, London, New York City, and Germany. Wikidata associates Paul César Helleu with Impressionism. Paul César Helleu was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour.
The best-known works include ‘Automne à Versailles’, ‘Intérieur d'église, cathédrale d'Amiens’, ‘The Yacht Nereus in Roads Cowes’, and ‘Alice Helleu en robe blanche’. The works belong mainly to the genre portrait. The catalogue has 12 works by Paul César Helleu with free images. The dated works span the years 1885–1909. Works by Paul César Helleu are held by several collections, among them Musée d’Orsay, Brooklyn Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include José Gallegos y Arnosa, Étienne Moreau-Nélaton, Karin Larsson, Ernest Laurent, and Sarkis Diranian.