Victor Leon Charreton

A French artist, considered part of the School of Paris, and known for his impressionistic depictions of the countryside, Victor Charreton was born on March 2, 1864, in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France. Before becoming an artist in 1902, he was a practicing lawyer. After this career switch, Charreton traveled extensively in France and North Africa producing atmospheric landscapes that emphasize the vibrant palettes of Spring.

He debuted his art at the Salon in 1894, and he received a silver medal from the salon in 1913. In. 1914, Charreton became a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur. Charreton founded the Ecole de Murol with Léon Boudal, which was popular with those practicing in the Neo-Impressionist style. Together with Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867-1947), Charreton founded the Salon d’Automne, which exhibited works by major artists.  He served as a professor at the Academie Julian in Paris from 1919 until 1925. Charreton died November 26, 1936 in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Today, Charreton’s work can be found in prominent collections including the Musee d’Orsay, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Brooklyn Museum.