Louis Candide Boulanger

Louis Candide Boulanger was an artist active during the early decades of the 19th century, with documented production spanning from 1806 to 1835. Boulanger's known body of work consists predominantly of prints, which demonstrate a consistent focus on dramatic and often exotic subject matter, particularly scenes involving large predatory animals.

Eight of Louis Candide Boulanger prints are currently represented in major institutional holdings. Recurring themes of animal conflict and repose are evident in titles such as Attaque du tigre, Attaque du lion, and Le Sommeil du lion (The Sleep of the Lion). The collection also includes the print Orientalia, suggesting an engagement with contemporary themes of the Near or Far East.

The artist’s works are preserved within prominent American institutions, notably the National Gallery of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. These museum-quality examples establish Boulanger’s place within the history of printmaking during his period of activity. Due to the age of the original plates, many of Boulanger’s images are now in the public domain, allowing for widespread accessibility as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork.