The Studio Years Paul-Marc-Joseph Chenavard entered the École des beaux-arts in 1825. His days were spent under the watchful eyes of masters like Ingres, where he worked alongside his friend Joseph Guichard. He also spent time in the studios of Hersent and Delacroix. These early years were shaped by more than just French technique; the ideas found in German philosophy and painting left a mark on how he viewed the purpose of his brush. He believed that what he created should carry a humanitarian and civilising weight. His training was rigorous and grounded in the traditions of the academy. He…