Victor Postolle

Born in Dreux, France in 1836, Postolle entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1860. He studied in the atelier of Adolphe-Marie-François Jây, the most renowned Professor of Construction at the Ecole des Beaux Arts between 1836 and 1871. He was promoted to the 1st class in 1865 and received the first prize. Postolle was one of the more accomplished students, being particularly noted for his exceptional technique and use of watercolour.

He also worked with Charles-August Questel, the Principal of an important studio that produced six winners of the Grand Prix de Rome. This was the highest honour given by the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, its winner being assured of securing the most prestigious projects.