Richard Victor Julien (1864 – 1937): A Breton Impressionist’s Vision of Bohemian Life Richard Victor Julien, born in Nantes, Brittany, was enveloped in an artistic environment from his earliest years—a legacy profoundly shaped by his father, Eugène Julien, a respected watercolorist. This formative influence instilled within young Richard an enduring appreciation for capturing fleeting moments of beauty—a passion that would become the cornerstone of his entire artistic vocation. Despite confronting considerable adversity during his youth – tragically losing his parents at a young age – Julien…