Jeanne de Buttet: A Pioneer of Academic Realism Jeanne de Buttet (1865 – 1943) stands as a remarkable figure in the Belle Époque art world, celebrated primarily for her meticulous depictions of everyday life and interiors—particularly those capturing the essence of rural Provence. Born in Paris to a family steeped in artistic tradition, she received an early education focused on drawing and painting, nurtured by her father, Henri Buttet, who was himself a respected watercolorist and instructor at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. This formative influence instilled within her a dedication…