EMILE BAES. 1889-1953 French impressionist of Flemish origin.Born in Brussels and first studied at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Recognized as a great talent, he was quickly sent to Paris, where he continued his studies at the National School of Fine Arts under the direction of Cabanel and Bonn. He started in an academic style influenced by Flaubert, Symbolism and Orientalism. The artist found his way, as well as success, as a genre artist, painter of figures, portraits and nudity. The unsurpassed poet of Parlor Nudes.