Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel
French painter and illustrator (1850–1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with Louis Boutet de Monvel.
Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel (18 October 1850 – 16 March 1913)[1] was a French painter and illustrator best known for his watercolours for children's books.[2] He was a major figure in nineteenth-century children's book illustration.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel | |
---|---|
Born | Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel (1850-10-18)18 October 1850[1] Orléans, France |
Died | 16 March 1913(1913-03-16) (aged 62) Paris, France |
Occupation | painter and illustrator |
Nationality | French |
Education | Julian Academy |
Genre | watercolors, illustrations for children's books |
Notable works | Joan of Arc (1895) |
Notable awards | Paris Salon, bronze medal (1878); silver medal (1880) |
Spouse | Jeanne Lebaigue |
Children | Roger, Bernard |
Close