French artist Jean Becmeur is predominantly known as a painter of portraits, landscapes and figures. He studied at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Jean Dupas (1882-1964) and became a member of La Société des Artistes Français.

From around the age of twenty, he served in the French military which included service during World War I. He was decorated with the Croix de Guerre for heroism. Following the war, he worked for many years as a drawing teacher in Paris and later became an honorary professor.

Exhibited

Paris Salon (medal winner), Nancy Salon.

Memberships

Member of La Société des Artistes Français.

Timeline

1890

Born in Trélazé, Maine-et-Loire, France to Jean Baptiste Becmeur, a city councillor, and Marie Becmeur (nee Maumont).

Studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Jean Dupas.

1910

Served for many years in the French military as an engineer.

1914-1918

Served in World War I where he received the Croix de Guerre.
The Croix de Guerre is generally awarded to those who distinguish themselves by heroic acts.

1919

Married Marie Maumont.
Birth of son Jacques Léon André Becmeur who became an architect.

1921

Residing in Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees, France.

1927

Residing in Malzeville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France.

Worked as a drawing teacher at Le Lycée Henri-IV in Paris where he later became an honorary professor.

1944

Awarded a medal at the Paris Salon.

1952

Died in Paris, France.