Louis Vivin

Happy Birthday Louis Vivin!! Born in 1861, the French painter studied art at the secondary school, Epinal. Unable to support himself at his art, he was hired by the postal service and traveled around rural France. He was finally able to pursue his art after retirement and is known as a primitive or naïve artist. His work is quaint and simple as exemplified below. Note the geometric lines used to define the details in the Paris Opera House.