Alfred Grevin, Portrait of Child, Original Pencil Drawing, Late 19th-Century

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Portrait of Child is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century. Applied on a … more Portrait of Child is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Alfred Grévin in the Late-19 Century. Applied on a Passepartout: 49x 32 cm. With the stamp of atelier "Grevin" on the lower right. In good conditions. Alfred Grévin (1827- 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, in many of his artworks he would seem to express his point of view on the progressive fall of women's costumes during the nineteenth century. He performed countless activities among which he distinguished himself as the creator of theatrical costumes This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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