Gustave Fraipont

In 1885, he provided illustrations for the series Le Littoral de la France at the publisher Victor Palmé. He also illustrated books on Paris and the French regions. He produced books for young people such as 'André le meunier' (Andre the Miller') and 'et Yves le marin (Sailor Yves). He also illustrated the Letters from My Windmill, Perrault's Histoires ou contes du temps passé, Robinson Crusoe, Câline by Zenaide Fleuriot. He painted numerous posters for railway companies, including Chemins de fer de l'Ouest and Compagnie des chemins de fer du Nord, as well as official documents and paper securities. His poster Pierrefonds, North company was reproduced in the magazine Les Maîtres de l'Affiche (1895–1900). He contributed to many newspapers and magazines, such as French and Paris Courier. In 1905, he was appointed Navy painter. During World War I, he produced several compositions for the newspaper L'Illustration, including the monuments destroyed by war: Ypres Cloth Hall, Reims Cathedral and Arras Town Hall. The father of Georges Fraipont (1873–1912), a member of the Society of French Artists, also an illustrator of books, but especially known for his paintings.

The recorded working language is French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are marine art. Positions recorded include Peintre de la Marine. Work by Gustave Fraipont is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and Montyon Prize.

• Illustration — Poster 218 in Les Maîtres de l'Affiche • Illustration — Share of the french company Port de Rio-Grande-do-Sul S. A. issued 29 July 1910, designed by Gustave Fraipont

Gustave Fraipont is recorded as having received Knight of the Legion of Honour and Montyon Prize.