Carolus-Duran: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Born: Charles Auguste Émile Durand on July 4, 1837, in Lille, France. His early artistic training began with lessons from local sculptor Augustin-Phidias Cadet de Beaupré at the Académie de Lille. He furthered his education under François Souchon, a student of Jacques-Louis David, focusing on painting techniques. In 1853, he moved to Paris and adopted the name “Carolus-Duran,” marking a pivotal moment in his artistic identity. Artistic Development and Influences Initially influenced by the Realism of Gustave Courbet, Carol…