Jules-Alexandre Grün

1868–1938 (age 70)

painter/poster artist

Biography

Jules-Alexandre Grün (1868–1938) painted vivid scenes of Belle Époque Paris and created poster art that captured the city's joie de vivre, blending humor with technical skill.

He took pride in inspiring younger painters and designers, and visitors to Père Lachaise Cemetery still pause before his grave to recall his lively palette.

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