Paul Émile Chabas (1869–1937) was a distinguished French painter, best known for his delicate and serene depictions of young women in natural settings. Born in Nantes, Chabas studied under prominent artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His early work, heavily influenced by academic traditions, gradually evolved into a more impressionistic style, characterized by soft, luminous brushstrokes and a keen sensitivity to light and atmosphere. Chabas gained widespread acclaim with his painting *September Morn* (1912), which depicts a nude young woman standing in a lake at dawn. The painting's evocative blend of innocence and sensuality sparked controversy, but it also solidified Chabas's reputation as a master of capturing the human form with grace and subtlety. The artwork became an iconic image of early 20th-century art, symbolizing the transition between academic realism and modernism. Throughout his career, Chabas exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, earning numerous awards and honors. He also served as president of the Société des Artistes Français. His work remains celebrated for its lyrical beauty, capturing moments of quiet contemplation and the fleeting beauty of youth and nature.