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Paul Édouard Rossignol des Dunes de Poincy was born in New Orleans to a well-to-do family of French descent, and was part of a group of New Orleans artists whose cultural ties were more closesly related to France than the South or to eastern U.S. cultural centers such as New York City.[1] He studied art in Paris at the Académie Julien and at the École des Beaux-Arts. His studies in Paris extended from 1852 to 1859, during which time he was influenced by Parisian artists Marc-Charles-Gabriel Gleyre and Léon Cogniet.[2] On his return to New Orleans, Poincy opened a studio with French-born artist Richard Clague. He was well-known for paintings of New Orleans street scenes and portraits of children.[1][3][4]
Following his military service, Poincy had a close association with artist Victor Pierson. The collaboration resulted in the painting Volunteer Firemen's Parade, a noted work completed in 1872. Poincy was a founder of the Southern Art Union.[2]
Gallery
Volunteer Firemen’s Parade, March 4th 1872, 1872
Portrait of Celeste Durel, the Artist's Wife, 1878
Elegant Southern Lady Preparing for an Afternoon Call, 1886
^ abWho Was Who in American Art (1564 - 1975): 400 Years of Artists in America, Peter Hastings Falk, editor, Sound View Press, 1999, ISBN0-932087-57-4.
