Hamon
1874
Center stage is the intense, bearded visage of French painter Jean-Louis Hamon, floating amidst a wreath of foliage. Flanking him are allegorical women representing 'Aurore' (Dawn) reaching for the sky and 'Le Crépuscule' (Twilight) gazing thoughtfully, while smaller vignettes at the top and bottom depict domestic scenes labeled 'Midi' (Noon). Created by illustrator Edmond Morin in 1874—the very year Hamon died—this piece serves as a poignant visual biography. It wraps the artist in the cycle of a day, blending a realistic portrait with poetic symbolism to honor a life dedicated to art.