Philippe Jolyet: A Master of French Realism and Basque Landscape Philippe Jolyet (1832 – 1908) stands as a pivotal figure in late nineteenth-century French art, particularly renowned for his evocative depictions of the Basque Country and his unwavering commitment to realism. Born in Pierre-de-Bresse, Burgundy, Jolyet’s artistic journey began with formal training at Dijon’s École nationale des beaux-arts under Léon Cogniet, a teacher w…