Jules Grün was born in Paris on 26th May 1868 and died in the same city on 15th February 1934.
A pupil of Guillemet, he followed an official painting career. He exhibited with the Salon des Artistes Français and was a member of their committee and jury. Amongst other distinctions he was made Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur and distinguished with the Mérite Agricole.