Original works of art
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Evariste Vital Luminais |
(French, 1822 -1896 ) |
Luminais was a student of L. Cogniet and of Troyon and he was noted for his
paintings of animals. It was said that his "technique is quite vigorous
and shows charm and humour"
He first exhibited at the Salon in 1843 and won medals in 1852, 1855, 1857 and
1861. In 1869 he was decorated with the Legion of Honour. His paintings are
in galleries all over Europe and in Sydney. |