Auguste Laurent Boulard

Auguste Laurent Adolphe Boulard (29 February 18525 December 1927), also known as Auguste Boulard fils, was a French painter and engraver.

Early life Auguste Laurent Adolphe Boulard was born on 29 February 1852, in Paris, France. He was the firstborn son of Auguste Boulard.

Career His earliest instruction came from his father, a respected Parisian painter. He trained at the studio of Victor Foulquier, followed by instruction in etching from Félix Bracquemond. In 1872, he joined the studio of Jean-Léon Gérôme at the École des Beaux-Arts, remaining for six years. He received an honorable mention at the Paris Salon of 1882.

Boulard earned a third-class medal at the Salon of 1885. He later received a bronze medal at the 1889 Paris Exposition.

In 1892, he earned a first-class medal at the Paris Salon. At the 1894 Universal Exhibition of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Boulard showcased his etching Le Femeur (after Meissonier). At the time, he was residing on the Île Saint-Louis at 29 Quai de Bourbon.

Boulard was recognised with a Medal of Honor (Médaille d’Honneur) in the engraving and lithography category at the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français on April 21, 1900. The painter-engraver secured 49 of 56 votes. He was awarded a Gold Medal (Médaille d'Or) following the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris and appointed Knight of the Legion of Honor on 16 August 1900.

Personal life His wife, Pauline, was the granddaughter of the French historian and writer Jules Michelet. in Paris, France. His remains are laid to rest at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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