Julius Le Blanc Stewart (1855-1919) was born in Philadelphia and died in Paris. He moved to France to become a Belle Epoque (Circa 1890-1914) high society painter. He was trained in the Barbizon School which brought more realism to the Romantic Movement.

The publishing magnate and owner of the Namouna, James Gordon Bennett Jr is sitting in a white suit and boater hat, actress “Jersey Lily” Lillie Langtry on the lounge chair.