About Léon Benigni
Lived 1892 – 1948 (aged 55–56). Léon Benigni was a French draftsperson, illustrator and lithographer.
Léon Benigni (20 April 1892 – January 1948) was an Italian fashion illustrator, graphic designer and lithographer.
Benigni worked with fashion designers including Jeanne Lanvin, Marcel Rochas, Elsa Schiaparelli, Lucien Lelong, Jacques Fath, Jean Patou, Nina Ricci, and Cristobal Balenciaga. He also worked for many magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Modes & Travaux, Femina, and notably from the early 1930s to the mid-1940s L'Officiel, he worked closely with the publication illustrating over 90 covers for the magazine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Léon Benigni?
French artist
When was Léon Benigni born?
Léon Benigni was born on 20 April 1892 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Léon Benigni die?
Léon Benigni died in 1948 in Marseille.
What was Léon Benigni's occupation?
Léon Benigni was a draftsperson, illustrator and lithographer.
What nationality was Léon Benigni?
Léon Benigni was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léon Benigni. https://biography.guide/leon-benigni/
MLA: "Léon Benigni." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leon-benigni/.
Chicago: "Léon Benigni." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leon-benigni/.
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