François-Auguste Ravier

In 1835, he visited Royat, and became acquainted with Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, who had a great influence on his early style.

[1] From 1840 to 1845, at the urging of Corot, he worked in Italy, where he mingled with the French art community.

Although he spent most of his time wandering through the countryside painting, he apparently never exhibited his works there.

After returning to France, he settled in Crémieu until 1868, when he moved to Morestel, attracted by the lighting and impressive, isolated landscapes.

In addition to Corot, Ravier was a great admirer of the English painter, J. M. W. Turner.