He was born in Bordeaux of Scottish descent. From 1841 he worked in Paris. He first exhibited at the Salon in 1848. He painted mainly battle scenes and pictures of horses.
John Lewis Brown
1829 - 1890
Paintings by John Lewis Brown
A small dog on its hind legs performs before a middle-aged man, who lies on the grass. The man’s long white coat with a salmon-pink lining and his white gaiters have the appearance of a theatrical costume rather than everyday clothes. His raised hand and attentive gaze suggest he is teaching the...
On display elsewhere