Jean Béraud

Jean Béraud (1849–1935) was a French realist painter celebrated for his vivid depictions of Parisian life during the Belle Époque, capturing the bustling streets, cafés, and social scenes of late 19th-century Paris. Trained under Léon Bonnat, he became one of the most sought-after chroniclers of modern urban life, blending precise draftsmanship with keen social observation. His works regularly appear at major auction houses and command strong prices among collectors of Impressionist-era figurative painting.