Maurice Legrand is a French painter introduced in the live-action film adaptation of Rohan at the Louvre. He is the creator of the painting titled Noire, a black artwork that becomes the catalyst for Rohan Kishibe's journey to the Louvre. Legrand's painting is a reproduction or inspired copy of a far older, cursed painting made by the Japanese artist Nizaemon Yamamura, which was created using the blackest ink from a sacred tree. The back of Legrand's canvas contains an inscription referencing the original and expressing remorse, suggesting that he was haunted or deeply affected by the work he copied. Little is known about Legrand's personal background or life, but his role in the story is primarily that of a historical figure whose art bridges a supernatural mystery. His painting is purchased by Rohan at an auction, then stolen, leading to the discovery of a hidden message that points toward the original painting stored deep within the Louvre's archives. Legrand does not appear as a living character interacting with Rohan; his presence is felt through his work and the lingering emotional weight of what he painted. His motivations are implied to stem from curiosity or a desire to replicate the power of Yamamura's painting, but he ultimately left behind a record of regret. He has no supernatural abilities; his significance lies in the chain of events his painting sets in motion.