Julien Antoine Peulot

Julien Antoine Peulot was an artist active during the late nineteenth century, documented specifically to the year 1867. Lacking information regarding his style or biography, the artist’s known historical footprint is defined by the thematic focus of his represented works.

Peulot’s documented output centers almost entirely on the major cultural event of his time, the Exposition universelle (Universal Exposition) held in Paris in 1867. This focus is evidenced by titles such as the prints At the Universal Exhibition: The visitor will easily find any means of transportation to return to his hotel, At the Universal Exposition: The Egyptian Section, and At the Universal Exposition: The Perfect Guide. Four prints and three portfolios related to the exhibition are represented across major collections.

The significance of Peulot’s limited surviving body of work is underscored by its inclusion in prominent institutional holdings, specifically the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery of Art. The preservation of these historical documents as museum-quality works ensures their continued scholarly study. Today, Julien Antoine Peulot prints are often entering the public domain, increasing the visibility of the artist’s brief, documented activity.