Figure 1.--We note Mathey's charming interior picturing his son Jacques (1883- ) and his wife Mme. Fermande Mathey (1857-1941). It would have been painted about 1889. Jacques is dressed all in black. He wears what looks like a sweater and bloomer knickers.

Paul Mathey studied art in Paris under several noted artists, including Leon Cogniet, Pils, Mazerolle and Oury. He first exhibited at the Paris Salon (1868). Mathey was a painter, etcher and designer. Many painters learned etching beccause etchings (Engravings) were needed to publish art images, but etching was an art form in itself and Mathey was very accomplished at it. He worked in many different formats, including landscapes, still lifes, figure studies, and portraits. He did many important portraits of fellow artists as well as composers. We note a charming interior picturing his son Jacques (1883- ) and his wife Mme. Fermande Mathey (1857-1941). It would have been painted about 1889. Jacques is dressed all in black or perhaps dark blue. He wears what looks like a sweater and bloomer knickers. Mathey was awarded a medals by the Salon (1876). He was awarded a second medal (1885). He won the prestigious Gold Medal at the Exposition Universalle (1889) . The French Government awarded him the chevalier de la Legion d'honneur (1889).

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