Édouard-Henri Avril
French artist (1849–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Édouard-Henri Avril (21 May 1849 – 28 July 1928) was a French painter and commercial artist. Under the pseudonym Paul Avril, he was an illustrator of erotic literature.[1]
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Édouard-Henri Avril | |
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Born | (1849-05-21)21 May 1849 |
Died | 28 July 1928(1928-07-28) (aged 79) |
Nationality | French |
Education | École des Beaux-Arts |
Known for | Illustrator of erotic literature |
Notable work | De figuris Veneris, Fortunio |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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Avril was a soldier before starting his career in art; he was awarded with the Legion of Honour for his actions in the Franco-Prussian War.[2]