Émile Friant (16 April 1863, Dieuze, Moselle – 9 June 1932, Paris was a French artist. Friant was born in the commune of Dieuze. He would later be forced to flee to Nancy due to the encroachment of the Kingdom of Prussia's soldiers. His paintings were featured throughout his lifetime at the Salon, until a tragic fall lead to his demise in 1932.
Friant created works in charcoal, oil, and other media. He also used photographs to prepare finished paintings.