André François
Cartoonist and painter
Born
November 9th, 1915
109 years ago
Died
April 11th, 2005
20 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in Romania, François moved to France where he established a prominent career as a cartoonist, painter, and sculptor. Contributed to various publications with distinctive illustrations and engaging humor. Involved in the creation of the acclaimed series of children’s books and worked extensively with ink and watercolor techniques. His artwork reflected both the whimsical and serious aspects of life, earning recognition in art circles.
Illustrated for publications like The New Yorker
Created artworks for children’s literature
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