Louis Marie de Schryver (12 or 13 October 1862 – 6 December 1942)[1] was a French painter known for his depictions of Parisian life during the Belle Époque, of which he was a prominent chronicler.

Growing up in an affluent household, de Schryver was exposed to the sophisticated culture of Paris, which was later to become the primary subject of his artistic work.

[4] Though he did not receive formal training in an established art academy, de Schryver benefited from private mentorship and interactions with leading artists of his time.

[6] Author Gérald Schurr praised de Schryver's Parisian scenes as being "often bathed in a light of rare subtlety.

Recurring themes in his paintings included elegant Parisians, horses and carriages, and working people, such as flower vendors, street sweepers, and washers.