Émile Levy (1826–1890) was a French painter renowned for his historical and genre paintings. Born in Paris, Levy trained under François-Édouard Picot and Abel de Pujol at the École des Beaux-Arts. His work epitomizes the academic style of the mid-19th century, marked by a focus on classical themes, meticulous technical precision, and often an idealized portrayal of subjects. Levy's artistic excellence was recognized in the Salon of 1878, where he was awarded the prestigious first-class medal, affirming his status as a respected and influential figure in the French art world of his time.