François Martin-Kavel
François Martin-Kavel (May 25, 1846 or 1861/1862 - 1909 or 1931) was a French genre and still life painter and illustrator, born in Paris and lived in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He is known for his portraits of women, often in exotic costumes or undress. He debuted and regularly exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français; he was awarded a medal for his work in 1881. • Illustration — Danseuse (Bailarina) • Illustration — Jeune Femme En Déshabillé • Illustration — L'odalisque • Illustration — Le voile bleu • Illustration — La nymphe d'eau • Illustration — The Young Violinist • Illustration — Portrait de jeune femme • Illustration — Femme au Tigre
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François Martin-Kavel
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- Died
- 1931
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- France
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- French
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Born at Paris in 1861, died in 1931.
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