William Laparra

William Julien Emile Edouard Laparra (25 November 1873, Bordeaux - 5 September 1920, Valle de Hecho) was a French painter of portraits and genre scenes.

He was awarded the Prix de Rome at the age of twenty-two for his painting depicting the Pool of Bethsaida.

He also became acquainted with the painter, Ignacio Zuloaga, who was then living in Paris, and exhibited frequently in several venues, including the Salon.

As the son of a Spaniard, he was influenced by that country's culture and took an extended trip there from 1908 to 1909; stopping in Burgos, Madrid and Toledo.

In addition to painting, he maintained an interest in the social issues of his time, which was reflected in some of his major works; such as "The Steps of Jacques Bonhomme"', which was shown at the "Verrerie ouvrière d'Albi [fr]", one of the first workers' cooperatives in France.