Luigi Loir - Exit From The Breton Church

Luigi Loir (1845-1916) was a French painter, illustrator, and lithographer, widely recognized for his evocative depictions of Parisian life, particularly street scenes and landscapes of the Belle Époque.

Born in Goritz, Austria, of French parents, Loir received his art education at the Academy of Parma before moving to Paris in 1863. There, he trained with Jean Pastelot, a decorative painter, and initially became known for his ceiling and mural paintings. However, it was his keen observation and ability to capture the atmospheric qualities of Paris that truly defined his career.

Loir was a prolific artist, exhibiting regularly at the Salon de Paris from 1865 to 1913, where he earned several medals. He was also made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1898.