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The House of Monsieur Edouard Frère at Écouen, France
Hand-painted oil reproduction from $178 41 × 25 cm
Léonide Bourges, 1838 – 1909
Léonide Bourges's 1 Most Famous Paintings
The House of Monsieur Edouard Frère at Écouen, France is the painting Léonide Bourges is best remembered for; it belongs to the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle. Our catalogue counts 1 works by Léonide Bourges. Here are the 1 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1838 – 1909, former 7th arrondissement of Paris
- Works in our catalogue
- 1
- Most famous
- The House of Monsieur Edouard Frère at Écouen, France
- Most works at
- Bowes Museum
The ten best-loved paintings by Léonide Bourges
Where Léonide Bourges's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Léonide Bourges | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bowes Museum |
Barnard Castle | 1 | The House of Monsieur Edouard Frère at Écouen, France |
Léonide Bourges's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Léonide Bourges most remembered for?Read the answer
The House of Monsieur Edouard Frère at Écouen, France.
How many paintings did Léonide Bourges create?Read the answer
1 works by Léonide Bourges are in our catalogue.
Where do Léonide Bourges's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in Bowes Museum (Barnard Castle); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Where can I buy a reproduction of a Léonide Bourges painting?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Meet the painter: Léonide Bourges
The Life and Art of Léonide Bourges
Born in Paris, France, Léonide Bourges was a painter who emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. The daughter of an art dealer, she received formal training under several notable masters, including Théodore Frédéric Salmon, Pierre Édouard Frère, and Charles-François Daubigny. Her professional journey began at the Salon in 1857, where she presented her still life works. Throughout her career, her repertoire expanded to include genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes, often practicing plein air painting.
Bourges was a central figure in the artistic community of Auvers-sur-Oise, where she resided from 1874 until her death. She was part of a social circle that gathered at the Café de la Station, which included figures such as Camille Corot and Honoré Daumier. Her connection to Daubigny was particularly significant; she was a friend of the artist and later organized a subscription to erect a monument in his honor following his passing.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
The artist's body of work is represented in various public collections, including the Bowes Museum, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Reims, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Morlaix. Her documented works include:
In addition to her paintings, Bourges produced various drawings, such as studies of the Romanesque Chapel of Auvers and the church bell tower of Auvers. Her work has been exhibited in several locations, including London and various salons, and she was honored with a medal at an exhibition in Saint-Germain.