Jules Eugène Lenepveu: A Titan of Historical Painting Jules Eugène Lenepveu (1819 – 16 October 1898) stands as a monumental figure in French Neoclassical art, celebrated primarily for his colossal frescoes adorning the Opéra Garnier and the Panthéon—works that cemented his reputation as one of the foremost painters of his era. Born in Angers, Lenepveu’s artistic journey began with rigorous training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of François-Édouard Picot, absorbing the stylistic precepts of classical antiquity and mastering techniques vital…