A Breton Impressionist’s Vision of Bohemian Life Richard Victor Julien, born in 1864, was an artist whose very essence was woven into the creative tapestry of Nantes and the rugged landscapes of Brittany. His life began within a family steeped in artistic tradition, where the brushstrokes of his father, Eugène Julien—a respected watercolorist—served as his first lessons in perception. This early immersion in the nuances of light and c…