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The 3 Most Famous Lazar Meyer Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 3 works by Lazar Meyer in our catalogue
In short
The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903 (1903) is the Lazar Meyer painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Carnavalet Museum, Paris. After it, the eye goes to Saint-Lazare Prison (1908) and Saint-Lazare Prison (1908). Among the 3 works of Lazar Meyer in our catalog, these 3 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1847 – 1935, Fegersheim
Most works: Carnavalet Museum
Top 10 paintings by Lazar Meyer, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Lazar Meyer's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Lazar Meyer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 3 | The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903, Saint-Lazare Prison, Saint-Lazare Prison |
Lazar Meyer across the years: the unique originals of each
Between 1903 and 1908, 6 years in all, Lazar Meyer made every dated original shown here: a short span, followed year by year.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Lazar Meyer's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Lazar Meyer?Reveal the answer
The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903 (1903), Carnavalet Museum, Paris. Saint-Lazare Prison (1908) and Saint-Lazare Prison (1908) come next.
At what age did Lazar Meyer create The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903?Reveal the answer
56 years old: The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903 dates from 1903, and Lazar Meyer was born in 1847.
How many works by Lazar Meyer are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 3 works by Lazar Meyer, dated from 1903 to 1908.
Where can the most famous Lazar Meyer originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Carnavalet Museum (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Lazar Meyer create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1908: 2 of the 3 works on this page were made then, Saint-Lazare Prison among them.
Which famous Lazar Meyer painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903 (1903) and the latest Saint-Lazare Prison (1908).
What Lazar Meyer originals can I see at the Carnavalet Museum?Reveal the answer
The Maquis of Montmartre seen from Rue Caulaincourt in 1903, Saint-Lazare Prison and Saint-Lazare Prison: the Carnavalet Museum, Paris holds 3 of the works on this page.
Lazar Meyer: a portrait of the artist
A life shaped by borders and streets
Lazar Meyer arrived in Paris from Fegersheim following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The occupation of Alsace-Lorraine by the German Empire had prompted him to move with his brother, Léopold, seeking a different life in the 18th arrondissement. His early years in the city were marked by the heavy atmosphere of the Commune. He served as a secretary for a section during those turbulent days and faced arrest and imprisonment near the Île de Ré. Though he was nearly deported, the court eventually acquitted him because he had not taken up arms.
He settled into a quiet routine in Paris, marrying Louise Albertine Macé in 1880. Together they raised three children: Éva, Léa, and Israël Maurice. While his personal life took root in the city, his professional path was built through steady study and teaching. He learned under Alexandre Laemlein, Alexandre Cabanel, and Émile Lévy. Later, he shared this knowledge as a drawing teacher at Lycée Condorcet.
The brush and the ceramic tile
His work often focused on the intimate details of daily life and the changing face of his surroundings. He was a painter of genre scenes and portraits, showing a particular skill for capturing the texture of silk in a dress or the quiet weight of a family scene. Some of his pieces, like Kaddish pour les morts, carry a heavy, somber tone. He also looked toward the landscape, documenting the hills and thickets of Montmartre before they were transformed by urban expansion.
Beyond the canvas, Meyer worked with different materials to leave a mark on the city itself. In collaboration with the earthenware maker Jules Paul Loebnitz, he helped create large ceramic panels for the 1878 Universal Exhibition. These pieces, titled L'Architecture, La Peinture, and La Sculpture, were based on drawings by Émile Lévy. They eventually found a place on the facade of the former Loebnitz earthenware factory.
His contributions to the art scene included:
- Exhibiting at the Paris Salon between 1870 and 1882.
- Capturing the landscape of Montmartre, such as in Le Maquis de Montmartre vu de la rue Caulaincourt en 1903.
- Creating works that documented the era of the Second Empire.
- Developing a style that placed him among the early painters of Montmartre and a precursor to the School of Paris.
The later years of his life saw the loss of much of his physical output. During the Second World War, several of his works were destroyed or vandalized. He remained in Paris until his death on January 28, 1935.