Alfred Grévin

Alfred Grévin (1827–1892) was a French sculptor, caricaturist and painter.

Also recorded as Alfred Grevin.

Alfred Grévin in brief

Born
1827
Died
1892
Known for
sculptor, caricaturist, painter, designer, playwright, artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Épineuil
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Eugène Auguste Alfred Grévin.

Born at Épineuil in 1827, died at Avenue la Fontaine in 1892.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, drama and costume design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with Le Charivari.

Works named in the authority record are Musée Grévin.

Work by Alfred Grévin is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Canada and Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alfred Grévin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q629224: Alfred Grévin

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