Motte Henri Paul (12 December 1846 - 1922)

Henri-Paul Motte (12 December 1846 - 1922) was a 19th century French artist and painter from Paris. He is best known for his work of the Siege of La Rochelle, a depiction of Cardinal Richelieu in battle in the 17th century. He completed the painting in 1881.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri-Paul_Motte