About Chaval
Lived 1915 – 1968 (aged 52). Chaval was a French caricaturist, comics artist, draftsperson and humorist.
Chaval, civil name Yvan Francis Le Louarn (* 10 February 1915 in Bordeaux; † 22 January 1968 by suicide in Paris), was a French caricaturist and cartoonist. German editions of his oeuvre were mostly published by Diogenes Verlag.
Career Painters schools School of Fine Arts, Bordeaux Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris
Oeuvre
Books
Work in newspapers His cartoons were also published in: Paris Match Le Figaro Le Rire Punch
Book illustrations He illustrated the following books: Swift INSTRUCTIONS AUX DOMESTIQUES & Opuscules Humoristiques Erich Kästner Die Schule der Diktatoren Raymond Queneau Perrot, mon ami Denise Haraari Slawomir Mrozek Das Leben für Fortgeschrittene, Das Leben für Anfänger
Awards Prix Carrizey Coupe Internationale du Meilleur Dessinateur
Personal Chaval's political opinions are seen controversially in France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chaval?
French caricaturist (1915–1968)
When was Chaval born?
Chaval was born on 10 February 1915 in Bordeaux.
When did Chaval die?
Chaval died on 22 January 1968 in Paris.
What was Chaval's occupation?
Chaval was a caricaturist, comics artist, draftsperson and humorist.
What nationality was Chaval?
Chaval was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chaval (cartoonist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chaval. https://biography.guide/chaval/
MLA: "Chaval." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chaval/.
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