1865
Born on 25 September in Champigné, France
1880s
Studied in Angers and Paris under Léon Bonnat. His artistic development was shaped by his encounters with Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pierre Bonnard
1903
Founding member of the Société du Salon d’Automne, together with Henri Matisse. Participated in the exhibitions of the Salon des Indépendants
From 1900
Travelled to the south of France, particularly to Saint-Tropez. The Mediterranean light became a defining element of his bright, colour-rich paintings
1910s–1930s
Successful exhibitions and numerous private commissions established Lebasque as one of the most respected French painters of his time
1937
Henri Lebasque died on 7 August in Le Cannet