Artist Maurice Legendre was born 1928 and he is known for his cityscapes and scenes of important landmarks of London, Paris, and the French Riviera. Legendre was a student of Robert Couturier and in 1954, he won the prestigious Blumenthal prize for art, and after studying under sculptor Marcel Grimond, received the Brantome prize for sculpture in 1965. Sculptures like his 'Sacre', made in the Pate-de-Verre method of glass casting, are representative of his work. Legendre's paintings of city scenes and landmarks, such as Notre Dame de Square Viviani and Eiffel Tower, are sought after examples of his work. His use of silver gray in his Paris winter scenes, vibrant colors in pieces such as 'La Madeline Flower Market' in Paris, and his work in sculpture, reflect the diversity of artwork produced by him. Legendre also depicted scenes of the French Riviera and North Africa.