Henri-Émile Vollet (1861 - 1945)

A painter of landscapes, genre scenes and portraits, Henri-Émile Vollet trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in Fernand Cormon’s studio. A member of the Salon des Artistes Français, he was awarded a bronze medal at the 1900 World’s Fair. A keen traveller, he spent a long time in Indochina, where he drew much of his inspiration, whilst also producing several works in Brittany. His art, characterised by a delicate touch and subtle light, reflects a keen eye for landscapes and scenes of everyday life.