Who painted “The Lovers (Autumn Evening)”?

“The Lovers (Autumn Evening)” was painted by Émile Friant in 1899. Where to see it: Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy.

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Realism: Academic art paints the same skill on idealised subjects; Impressionism keeps the modern subjects but breaks the paint into light, quick strokes.

Émile Friant (16 April 1863 – 9 June 1932) was a French artist. Wikipedia

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More by Émile Friant

“All Saints' Day”, 1888
“Self-portrait”, 1878
“A Child's Dissapointment”, 1898
“Sorrow”, 1898
“Drinkers”, 1884
“Portrait de Camille Majorelle”
“Political Discussion”, 1889
“Madame Coquelin Mère”, 1885