Henri Alphonse Barnoin

Henri Alphonse Barnoin (* July 7, 1882 in Paris, † 1935 ) was a French Impressionist painter.

Little is known about Barnoins life. He received his first drawing lessons at the history painter of the academic realism Luc -Olivier Merson ( 1846-1920 ). His second teacher, Emile Charles Dameron (1848-1908), had a significant influence on his artistic style. One expects him to the Impressionist movement. He often painted in Brittany with subjects such as harbor scenes, street scenes and markets. His style can be characterized " narrative " with. For a time he spent in Faouët. In the museum of the city today hanging about ten of his oil paintings.

In 1909, Henri Alphonse Barnoin exhibited his works in the Salon de Paris and won an award in the same year. More awards followed in 1921 ( silver medal ) and 1935 ( gold medal ).

Today, the international art market prized his paintings with about 10,000 euros (2010).

Market scene

Breton market

Market in Quimperlé