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Jacob was born in Paris on August 14th, 1876. He was predominantly a landscape painter, initially learning as a student of Eugene Claude. In 1899 he started exhibiting at the various French Salons, gaining many awards and distinctions.

This superb artists’ work can today be found in many museums across Europe, as well as in many private collections. The following museums in particular hold some of his superior works; Troyes, St. Etienne, Fougeres, Paris, St. Nazair and St. Quentin.

Jacob took part in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad, as far a field as South America, the United States, Holland, Germany, England, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland. His paintings were acquired by the French Government, the City of Paris, the Departement Seine, and "Conseil General de la Seine.” This fine artist’s work has also been purchased by the Town Halls of Paris, Lavallois, Asnieres, Bois de Colombes.

Jacob was elected a member of the Jury of the Paris Salon and his name is mentioned in the world reference Art dictionaries of Thieme-Becker, Benezit, and Hans Vollmer. The artist died in 1972, and is considered to be one of the finest artist of his generation.