indistinctly signed in monogram lower right: Jules-Adolphe.GJules Adolphe Goupil French painter (1839–1883)He entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and had Henry Scheffer 3 as his master (other sources mention his brother, Ary ). He is later said to be one of the best pupils and followers of Florent Willems 4 .He exhibited his self-portrait for the first time at the Paris Salon from 1857 and is said to reside at 9 rue de Montyon 3 . He won awards in 1873, 1874, 1875 and 1878. He also exhibited at the Brussels and Munich salons .His paintings are inspired by historical scenes from the 18th century, exploiting genre scenes , and portraits.InJanuary 1881, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor by the Ministry of Fine Arts 1 . That same year, a series of etchings 5 were published by Alfred Cadart 's widow .50*60cmoil on canvas.ProvenancePrivate Collection, UK, since circa 1960