Grévin, Alfred, 1827-1892
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Alfred Grévin (28 January 1827 – 5 May 1892) was a 19th-century caricaturist, best known during his lifetime for his caricature silhouettes of contemporary Parisian women. He was also a sculptor, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater. With journalist Arthur Meyer, he founded the Musée Grévin, a waxwork museum.
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| creatorOf | Bertall, 1820-1882. Caricatures of salons and artists. | Getty Research Institute | |
| referencedIn | Caricatures of salons and artists, 1785-1910 | Getty Research Institute | |
| creatorOf | Grévin, Alfred, 1827-1892. Alfred Grévin album of costume designs | Houghton Library |
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Birth 1827-01-28
Death 1892-05-05
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