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Abel Dominique Boyé, a distinguished French painter, was born on May 6, 1864, in Marmande and passed away on July 21, 1933, in Levallois-Perret. Renowned for his versatile talent, Boyé excelled in painting figures, historical scenes, nudes, genre paintings, and portraits. His artistic journey began at the École des beaux-arts de Bordeaux, followed by advanced studies in the atelier of Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. Boyé's career was marked by early recognition; he debuted at the Salon des artistes français in 1884, earning a third-class medal in 1888 and a travel scholarship from the Ministry of Public Instruction and Fine Arts in 1895. His golden period came in 1895 when he was awarded a gold medal at the Salon, leading to his works being exhibited hors concours. Boyé's art graced international exhibitions, including the Paris Universal Expositions of 1889 and 1900, and venues in Barcelone, Bruxelles, London, Genève, and Lyon. A pivotal moment in his career was his commission to immortalize President Armand Fallières' visit to Mézin in 1908, a testament to his status as a celebrated artist of Lot-et-Garonne. Honored as an Officer of the Legion of Honor in 1930, Boyé's legacy endures in collections at the Musée municipal Albert Marzelles in Marmande, among others in Bordeaux, Agen, and Narbonne. His notable works, such as 'Allégresse' and 'La Lyre immortelle,' continue to captivate audiences, reflecting his mastery and contribution to French art.