born Oct. 30, 1839, Paris, Fr.
died Jan. 29, 1899, Moret-sur-Loing
British-French landscape painter.
Born in Paris to English parents, he began painting as an amateur. His early style was much influenced by Camille Corot . He became associated with Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and with them became one of the founders of Impressionism . His works, mostly landscapes, are distinguished from those of his colleagues by their softly harmonious values. His family was ruined by the Franco-Prussian War, and his life was a constant struggle against poverty. Not until after his death did his talent begin to be widely recognized.