Henri Lehmann

Henri Lehmann (1814 –1882) was a German-born French historical painter and portraitist.

Self portrait, oil on canvas

Lehmann was a painter of portraits and religious, genre, historical, allegorical and literary works. He drew inspiration from classical mythology, Shakespeare, Goethe, and contemporary writers. Sometimes considered dry and academic, the best of his work can be both pure in line and graceful in form.