The diner - Jacques Martin (1844-1919)

Jacques Martin (1844-1919)

Born 1844 in Villeurbanne (Rhône), died November 13, 1919 in Lyon.
After studying at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Jacques Martin became manager of the Coignet factory, specialized in concrete production.
Around 1878, he took a self-taught interest in painting and set up a studio on the premises of his factory. Lyon painter François Vernay (1821-1896) encouraged and advised him. By 1881, he was exhibiting his work at salons in Lyon and Paris.
Here, the canvas depicts a family meal.
Jacques Martin's style is characterized by the use of a generous paste, flamboyant colors and the vibrancy of light in his compositions. Color blends are skilfully employed; the painter places secondary colors or intermediate tones alongside pure color, creating a harmonious melody of color.