Charles Albert Lebourg (1849 - 1928)

Charles Albert Lebourg

Charles Albert Lebourg was a French painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Lebourg began his career as a painter in his early twenties, studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He was heavily influenced by the Barbizon School, a group of painters who focused on realistic depictions of nature.

Lebourg's paintings often depicted the beauty of the French countryside, including rolling hills, verdant forests, and meandering rivers. He was also known for his seascapes, which captured the movement of the waves and the changing colors of the ocean.

Lebourg exhibited his work at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris and won several awards for his paintings. He was also a member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and the Académie des Beaux-Arts.

Lebourg continued to paint throughout his life, and his work is held in many major collections, including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.