Louis Ernout

1892–1983, French

Tags: Painting

Louis Ernout captured the streets and architecture of Paris in his paintings, including his own Galerie Chappe on rue Chappe, in the Montmartre district. His painting of his gallery depicts its location at the base of the steps leading to the monumental Basilica of Sacré-Coeur. There he exhibited only the work of other artists. He resided in the unheated back rooms of the gallery.

Ernout was born in Lille, France. He painted as a child and took up his interest in earnest following the death of his wife and daughter in the early 1970s. He was also an accomplished musician who led an orchestra, composed music, and played the clarinet, dedicating forty-five years to his career in music. He died in Villeneuve-la-Garenne.