Breton, Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis

Breton, Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis (zhül ädôlf' āmā' lwē brutôN') [key], 1827–1906, French painter of rustic scenes and peasant life. His works frequently reflect a social and humanitarian concern. Breton was the author of two autobiographies.

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