Artist: Chapuis, Pierre Marie Alfred
Pierre Chapuis (1863 – 1942) was born in a modest family in Paris. He started his career as an apprentice for decorators.
He became quite known for his theatre decors until he was discovered as an artist. His aquarelle paintings of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer are well known.
Not much else is know about this French painter.
Chapuis painted in several places in France, however, his works in Normandy are the best known. Here are the places he painted (a link to his works will appear when published):
- Deauville
- Trouville-sur-Mer
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