He was an active member of the Union des Beaux-Arts de Lagny and was the Unions first president. His views of Paris are among the most beautiful images of this genre capturing the city for more than 60 years. One of the more prolific artists of his time, Cortès had found his niche. It was at the turn of the century, c.1900, that he began to paint the scenes that he would become most famous for – Paris’ streets and monuments. The work was well received by the critics and the public – helping establish Édouard’s favorable reputation in Paris. In 1899, at the age of 16, Cortes exhibited his first work at the Société des Artistes Français entitled La Labour.

From this point on he devoted his life to art – working and studying with both his father and older brother. Antonio began teaching his son at an early age and enrolled him in a private elementary school where he continued his schooling until the age of 13. Specializing in Paris street scenes, each of these artists captured the city during its heyday and continued with these scenes well into the 20th Century.Įdouard was the son of Antonio Cortès – the Spanish Court painter – who was himself the son of the artisan André Cortès. Edouard Cortès, along with other artists like: Eugene Galien-Laloue (1854-1941), Luigi Loir (1845-1916) and Jean Beraud (1849-1936) answered their call. Views of Paris, or as it became known ‘the City of Lights’, were in great demand by both collectors and tourists. Edouard Cortes was born in Lagny, France on April 26, 1882, a time when Paris was considered the center of the art world.

Edouard leon cortes