The New International Encyclopædia/Fichel, Eugène

FICHEL,, (1826-95). A French painter, born in Paris. He was a pupil of Paul Delaroche. His first work of importance was exhibited in 1850, &ldquo;Harvey Demonstrating the Circulation of the Blood to Charles I.&rdquo; Fichel has the miniature style of Meissonier, great care in finish, archæological exactness, and a kind of delicate humor. Among his numerous

works are: &ldquo;A Morning Call&rdquo; (1855); &ldquo;The Arrival at the Inn&rdquo; (1863), in the Luxembourg; &ldquo;The Foundation of the French Academy&rdquo; (1872); &ldquo;The End of Dinner&rdquo; (1872); and &ldquo;The Council of War&rdquo; (1890).