# His Masterpiece — Character guide

> Key figures in His Masterpiece by Émile Zola.

- [Claude Lantier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/claude_lantier.md): A passionate painter struggling for artistic recognition in Paris.
- [Christine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/christine.md): Claude's devoted companion and later wife, who supports his art.
- [Sandoz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/sandoz.md): A writer and close friend of Claude, part of the artist circle.
- [Mahoudeau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/mahoudeau.md): A sculptor and member of the artist group.
- [Fagerolles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/fagerolles.md): A painter who achieves commercial success through compromise.
- [Dubuche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/dubuche.md): An architect friend from Claude's youth.
- [Bongrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/bongrand.md): An older, respected painter who mentors Claude.
- [Irma Bécot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/irma_becot.md): A young woman who becomes an actress and Claude's early model.
- [Naudet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/naudet.md): An art dealer who handles Fagerolles' work.
- [Henriette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/henriette.md): A woman associated with the artist circle.
- [Madame Vanzade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/madame_vanzade.md): An elderly benefactor who employs Christine.
- [Édouard Manet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/edouard_manet.md): A famous painter who appears as a character.
- [M. Zola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/m_zola.md): The author appears as a minor character in the story.
- [Régine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/regine.md): Dubuche's wife and daughter of Old Margaillan.
- [Poor Jacques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/his_masterpiece_se/characters/poor_jacques.md): A minor character referred to sympathetically.

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