Étienne Martin (painter)

He began as a pianist, but suffered from hand cramps and switched to composing instead.

He was also inspired by the works of Alphonse Moutte, Director of the École des Beaux-Arts de Marseille [fr].

He participated in the Paris Salon from 1876 to 1932, receiving an honorable mention in 1885.

When his father died in 1905, he was appointed to replace him as the Curator of the Musée Gassendi [fr] in Digne-les-Bains; a position he held until his death.

He was the author of several works in addition to Vollon's biography; notably Réflexion d'un artiste sur la science, where he explores his feelings about progress and science.