Alfred Grévin

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.He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée Grévin, a waxwork museum.

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Alfred Grévin
Birth dateJanuary 28, 1827
Birth place
Épineuil
Date of deathMay 05, 1892
Place of death
Saint-Mandé

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