HAMON, JEAN LOUIS (1821-1874), French painter, was born at Plouha on May 5, 1821. In the year 1848 he made his appearance at the Salon with "Le Tombeau du Christ" (Musee de Marseille). "La Comedie humaine," which he exhibited in 1852 at the Salon turned the tide of his fortune, and "Ma soeur n'y est pas" (purchased by the emperor) obtained a third-class medal in 1853. He travelled in the East and spent some time in Italy, chiefly at Capri. Hamon died on May 29, 1874.