Artist

Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry

1828–1886 · born in La Roche-sur-Yon · died in Paris

Paul Baudry was born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, and trained in Paris and Rome. He painted elegant portraits and murals, including the ceiling of the Paris Opera foyer. His work was admired by the Emperor Napoleon III. He died in Paris in 1886.