Eugène Autran
Born in 1838.
Died in 1920.
Eugène Autran was an enamel painter recognised for his portraits and his work in watercolour. His oeuvre includes copies after masters, among whom Charles Gleyre stands out. Autran’s art is characterised by particular attention to detail and a sensitivity to light, essential elements in the practice of enamel painting.
Although his artistic career is less well documented, he remains an interesting figure of the nineteenth century, contributing to the tradition of portraiture in the visual arts.