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Jules Férat

1829 – 1906

French artist and illustrator

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Lived 1829 – 1906 (aged 76). Jules Férat was a French illustrator, painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

Jules-Descartes Férat (28 November 1829 – 6 June 1906) was a French artist and illustrator, famous for his portrayals of factories and their workers. He illustrated the books of many known authors, such as Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, Victor Hugo, and Émile Zola. He also contributed to the French illustrated press including the newspapers L'Illustration, Le Journal Illustré, and L'Univers Illustré.

Books illustrated by Férat Jules Verne Novels (1871) A Floating City, 44 illustrations (1872) The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa, 53 illustrations (1873) The Fur Country, 103 illustrations (with Alfred Quesnay de Beaurépaire) (1875) The Mysterious Island, 152 illustrations (1876) Michael Strogoff, 91 illustrations (1877) The Child of the Cavern, 45 illustrations Short stories (1871) The Blockade Runners, 17 illustrations (1875) Martin Paz, 12 illustrations (1876) A Drama in Mexico, 6 illustrations

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Also known as
Jules-Descartes Férat, Jules Descartes Férat, Jules Ferat, Jules-Descartes Ferat, Jules Descartes Ferat, J. Férat

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jules Férat?

French artist and illustrator (1829-1906)

When was Jules Férat born?

Jules Férat was born on 28 November 1829 in Ham.

When did Jules Férat die?

Jules Férat died on 6 June 1906 in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, Paris.

What was Jules Férat's occupation?

Jules Férat was an illustrator, painter, printmaker and draftsperson.

What nationality was Jules Férat?

Jules Férat was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jules Férat

· Wikidata: Q3509579

· DBpedia: Jules Férat

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