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Joseph Kuhn-Régnier

1873 – 1940

French affichiste and caricaturist

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About Joseph Kuhn-Régnier

Lived 1873 – 1940 (aged 67). Joseph Kuhn-Régnier was a French poster artist, caricaturist, painter and illustrator.

Joseph Kuhn-Régnier, (born as Joseph Louis Wilfrid Kuhn-Regnier ,10 December 1873 - 1940) was a French illustrator, draughtsman, and painter who worked and exhibited in Paris at the Salon d'Automne. His work is recognizable by his characters inspired by Greek and classical art. He contributed full-page colored illustrations and advertisements to society magazines between 1911 and 1934 such as La Vie Parisienne, Fantasio, and Le Sourire. In 1932 he created colored illustrations for four volume collection The Works of Hippocrates, published by Javal & Bourdeaux in Paris. He also created illustrations for the erotic work The Songs of Bilitis in the 1930s.

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Poster artist, caricaturist, painter, illustrator
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Also known as
Joseph Kuhn-Regnier, Wilfrid Joseph Kuhn-Régnier

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Kuhn-Régnier?

French affichiste and caricaturist (1873-1940)

When was Joseph Kuhn-Régnier born?

Joseph Kuhn-Régnier was born on 10 December 1873 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Joseph Kuhn-Régnier die?

Joseph Kuhn-Régnier died on 27 December 1940 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Joseph Kuhn-Régnier's occupation?

Joseph Kuhn-Régnier was a poster artist, caricaturist, painter and illustrator.

What nationality was Joseph Kuhn-Régnier?

Joseph Kuhn-Régnier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Kuhn-Régnier

· Wikidata: Q4249472

· DBpedia: Joseph Kuhn-Régnier

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