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Jean-Pierre Haag (1842–1921) was a French genre painter celebrated for his depictions of rural life, particularly scenes featuring children and everyday activities. Born on November 5, 1842, in Elbeuf, Normandy, he was the son of Jean Haag, a mechanic, and Geneviève Maloizel.

In 1870, Haag joined the Écouen Painters Colony, studying under Pierre Édouard Frère and Léon Dansaert. His work often portrayed the simplicity and charm of country living, aligning with the colony’s focus on rural genre scenes.

Haag exhibited his paintings in Paris, debuting in 1870 with “Intérieur de forge à Villiers-le-Bel.” His notable works include “La gardeuse d’enfants en Normandie,” displayed at the Paris Grand Palais in 1980, and “Le jeu de dominos,” exhibited in London in April 1989. Both pieces are part of the Louviers Museum collection in Normandy.

He married Ernestine Juliette Confais, and they had several children, including painter Jean Gaston Haag. Jean-Pierre Haag passed away on March 5, 1921, in Écouen, leaving behind a legacy of artworks that capture the essence of 19th-century French rural life.