A Life Immersed in Realism Antoine Vollon, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his contemporaries, occupies a fascinating and significant niche within the landscape of 19th-century French painting. Born in Lyon in 1833, Vollon’s artistic journey was one of dedicated craftsmanship and a persistent pursuit of capturing the tangible world around him. His father, an ornamental craftsman, instilled in him an appreciat…